Portrait of a Gentleman 1842 - 1845

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is a miniature portrait painted by John Henry Brown, a prominent American painter, between 1842 and 1845. This small but detailed work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Brown's talent for capturing the likeness and character of his subject. The painting depicts a young man dressed in the formal attire of the period, his attire and expression conveying an air of refinement and composure. Though the sitter's identity is unknown, the meticulous detail and captivating realism of the work speak to Brown's skill as a miniaturist, a popular art form in the 19th century.