Self-portrait 1822 - 1828

"Self-Portrait" is a miniature portrait of American artist Thomas Seir Cummings, painted between 1822 and 1828. Cummings, born in 1804, is known for his detailed and lifelike portraits, often focusing on figures from the American social scene. This miniature, crafted in watercolor on ivory, showcases the artist's keen eye for detail and mastery of the miniature format. The intimate scale of the painting, along with the artist's direct gaze, creates a personal connection with the viewer, inviting them to engage with Cummings' self-representation as a burgeoning artist in early 19th-century America.