Watch 1785 - 1799

This 18th-century watch, created by the French artist Leger between 1785 and 1799, is a fine example of decorative craftsmanship. The watch's circular enamel case features a charming painted scene of a woman and her dog in a landscape, a popular motif of the era. The watch's small size, only 1 1/4 inches in diameter, suggests it was likely intended for personal use and possibly worn as a fashionable accessory. Today, the watch is housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.