Benjamin Kintzing 1815

"Benjamin Kintzing" is a miniature portrait painted by American artist Benjamin Trott in 1815. It features a young man in a dark coat and white cravat, his features rendered with delicate precision. Trott, a prominent miniaturist, captured the sitter’s likeness in detail, creating a charming, intimate portrait that was likely intended for personal use, possibly as a locket. Now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this miniature exemplifies Trott’s skillful hand and the enduring popularity of portrait miniatures in the early 19th century.