Peter LaBagh 1793 - 1811

This portrait of Peter LaBagh, executed in watercolor and gouache on paper by James Sharples in the early 19th century, captures the sitter in profile. LaBagh's attire, consisting of a dark coat and a white cravat, reflects the fashion of the era. Sharples, known for his detailed and lifelike portrayals, effectively conveys the sitter's countenance through the subtle nuances of his face and the rendering of his hair and clothing. This small-scale work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the style of portraiture that thrived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.