Portrait of a Gentleman 1836

"Portrait of a Gentleman," painted in 1836 by American artist William Warner Jr. (1813-1848), is a miniature portrait housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This small but intricate work exemplifies the popular genre of portraiture in the 19th century, capturing the likeness of an unidentified gentleman in delicate detail. The sitter is depicted in a formal, refined pose, wearing a dark coat and white cravat, suggesting a person of status and taste. The miniature format, often worn as jewelry, highlights the personal and intimate nature of portraiture during this period.