Self-portrait 1805

"Self-Portrait" is a miniature portrait by Thomas Gimbrede, painted in 1805. The artwork, currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the artist in a formal pose, clad in a dark jacket over a white cravat, his face rendered with a keen eye for detail. The intimate scale of the piece, measuring just 3 x 2 7/16 in., highlights the meticulous craftsmanship of miniature painting, a popular art form of the 19th century. Gimbrede's self-portrait embodies the Neoclassical style, emphasizing clarity of line and simplicity of form.