Judge Robert Gordon Pike (1822-1898) 1853

Curator: Here we have a miniature portrait of Judge Robert Gordon Pike, who lived from 1822 to 1898, rendered by Frederic Millet. Editor: It's so delicate. There's an introverted, almost melancholic, air about him, wouldn't you agree? Curator: Absolutely. These miniatures were often intensely personal objects, meant to capture the essence of a person, and memorialize them. Editor: You know, there's something almost talismanic about it, like a little piece of someone's soul captured in a frame. It makes me wonder about the stories it could tell. Curator: Yes, and the frame is just as symbolic, isn't it? These oval shapes often represent eternity and continuity. Editor: It feels like staring into a memory. Curator: Indeed. It's a very affecting piece. Editor: I will remember it.