John Cox 1807 - 1810

"John Cox" is a miniature portrait painted by Henry Williams in 1807-1810 and currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The work is a classic example of the miniature portrait genre, a popular form of portraiture during the 18th and 19th centuries. Williams captures Cox's likeness with meticulous detail, focusing on the subject's features and clothing. The painting is notable for its delicate brushstrokes and the artist's ability to convey the sitter's personality through subtle expressions. Miniature paintings like this were often commissioned as keepsakes or mementos, serving as intimate reminders of loved ones.