Portrait of a Gentleman 1798

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is an oval miniature portrait painted on ivory by French artist Philippe Abraham Peticolas in 1798. The portrait depicts a man in a blue coat, a white cravat, and his hair styled in a powdered wig. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and showcases Peticolas' skill in capturing likeness and detail through a delicate and refined style. Miniature portraiture was a popular form of art in the 18th and 19th centuries, often commissioned as keepsakes or mementos.