Portrait of a Woman 1770 - 1773

This miniature portrait by James Jennings, a British artist working in the late 18th century, depicts an unidentified woman. Painted in the style of a portrait miniature, it shows a woman with a serene expression, wearing a low-cut gown and her hair styled in a fashionable updo. The oval shape and small dimensions of the painting were popular for such works during the period. This miniature, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the elegant portraiture of the time, showcasing the meticulous detail and delicate brushwork characteristic of the genre.