Portrait of a Man c. 19th century

This miniature portrait from the 19th century depicts an unknown man in a blue coat and white cravat. The artist, who remains anonymous, has captured the sitter's likeness in a delicate and detailed manner. The oval format and small size of the work are typical of miniature portraiture, a popular genre in the 18th and 19th centuries. These artworks were often created as keepsakes or mementos, and their intimate scale allowed for a more personal connection between the sitter and the viewer.