Powell MacRae 1845

This miniature portrait, titled "Powell MacRae," was created in 1845 by Henry Colton Shumway, a prominent American portrait painter. Shumway, born in 1807 and active until his death in 1884, specialized in intimate portraits, often using a delicate and detailed style. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Shumway's meticulous brushwork and the sitter's dignified composure. The work captures MacRae in a formal pose, emphasizing his presence and status through careful rendering of his clothing and facial features. This small but captivating miniature is a testament to Shumway's skill and the popularity of portraiture in 19th-century America.