Portrait of a Woman 1775 - 1785

Peter Adolf Hall's "Portrait of a Woman" is a miniature painting on ivory, a popular medium for portraits in the 18th century. Created between 1775 and 1785, the painting features a woman in a white dress, adorned with a floral wreath, and her face is delicately rendered. The delicate detail of her hair, dress, and the floral wreath on her head speaks to the artist's skill in miniature portraiture. The miniature is framed by a silver locket with an intricate floral pattern, suggesting it was intended as a personal keepsake. The work can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.