Portrait of a Lady 1834

This miniature portrait, "Portrait of a Lady," was painted by James Passmore Smith in 1834. The artwork depicts a young woman in a simple black dress with her hair styled in a popular Victorian fashion. Smith, an American artist known for his portraiture, captured the sitter's likeness with delicate brushstrokes, highlighting her youthful features and refined attire. The miniature format, a popular choice for personal portraits in the 19th century, exemplifies the intimate and sentimental nature of this piece.