Portrait of a Lady by Thomas Seir Cummings

Portrait of a Lady 1837 - 1842

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"Portrait of a Lady" is a miniature painting by American artist Thomas Seir Cummings, completed between 1837 and 1842. The artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a woman in a burgundy dress with a fur collar. The sitter's hair is styled in a fashionable updo, indicative of the early 19th-century era. Miniature paintings, like this one, were popular during this time, and Cummings was known for his meticulous detail and elegant style. "Portrait of a Lady" showcases Cummings' mastery of miniature portraiture, highlighting the beauty and refinement of the subject.