John Wood Dodge 1833 - 1837

This miniature portrait, created by Edward S. Dodge between 1833 and 1837, depicts John Wood Dodge. The painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a small but detailed work, capturing Dodge in a formal pose. The artist utilizes a traditional style to render Dodge’s features with great precision, creating a lifelike image. This miniature example of portraiture, popular in the 19th century, was a way to immortalize individuals and their appearance.