Untitled c. 19th century

This 19th-century, anonymous, hand-painted miniature portrait on ivory, features a young woman in a dark dress, with a white collar and a blue ribbon. Her hair is pulled back, and she is wearing a white cap with a blue ribbon. The image is framed in an oval, gold-trimmed case. The artist, unknown, created a detailed and captivating image in the portrait genre, showcasing a popular artistic practice of the 19th-century. The piece, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary individuals during that era.