Mr. Boardman 1837

"Mr. Boardman" is a miniature portrait painted by American artist Margaret Bogardus in 1837. Executed in watercolor on ivory, the work depicts a man in formal attire, likely a member of the upper class, against a plain, neutral background. This miniature is a testament to Bogardus’s talent and her role as a leading figure in the American miniature painting tradition. This work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.