The Miniature 1912

"The Miniature" is a 1912 painting by American artist Robert Lewis Reid (1862-1929). The painting depicts a woman in a white dress sitting at a vanity table, with a large oval mirror hanging on the wall behind her. The woman is lost in contemplation, and her reflection is obscured, contributing to the overall sense of intimacy and mystery in the work. Reid's use of soft, muted colors, and loose brushstrokes, capture the ethereal quality of the scene. This impressionistic painting exemplifies the artist's focus on capturing the fleeting moments of daily life.