Portrait of a Gentleman 1831 - 1834

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is a miniature portrait painted by Moses B. Russell in 1831-1834. The painting, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a man in a dark coat and white collar, capturing a sense of formality typical of the early 19th century. The detail of the sitter's face and the use of delicate brushstrokes are characteristic of Russell's style, known for his meticulous miniature paintings. The oval shape and gold frame of the artwork further reinforce the traditional portrait genre and its intimate scale.