[Pourtalès, Metternich, Grande Duchesse de Mecklemboury, and Unknown Sitter] 1855 - 1865

This work by French artist Pierre-Louis Pierson is a collection of four miniature portraits, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It contains portraits of Countess Pourtalès, Princess Metternich, the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg, and an unknown sitter. Created between 1855 and 1865, the work is a beautiful example of miniature portraiture, showcasing the detail and skill required in this artistic form. Each portrait captures the sitter's likeness, highlighting their features and attire.