Portrait of a Lady 1815 - 1825

"Portrait of a Lady" is a miniature portrait painted by Henry Inman between 1815 and 1825. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Inman's skill in capturing the delicate features and elegant attire of the unnamed sitter. The intimate scale of the miniature, measuring only 3 9/32 x 2 21/32 inches, emphasizes the personal nature of the portrait, likely commissioned by a loved one. Inman's attention to detail in depicting the lady's clothing and hairstyle, combined with the subtle expression on her face, suggests a portrait meant to commemorate a significant moment in the sitter's life.