William Jonas Keen 1796

portrait

portrait image

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

black and white

mid-section and head portrait

men

portrait drawing

fine art portrait

digital portrait

This miniature portrait, created by James Peale in 1796, depicts William Jonas Keen, a prominent figure in American medicine. Peale, a renowned American artist, was known for his meticulous detail and mastery of miniature portraiture. The artwork, which is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Keen in a formal pose, wearing a dark jacket with a white cravat, reflecting the fashion trends of the late 18th century. The delicate details, and the use of an oval frame, are characteristics of miniature portraiture, a popular art form during this period.