Mrs. William Wortley Worsley (Rebecca Smith) 1805

Thomas Sully, a renowned American portrait painter, created this miniature portrait of Rebecca Smith, wife of William Wortley Worsley, in 1805. The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Rebecca's youthful beauty with delicate brushstrokes, showcasing the artist's skill in miniature portraiture. The painting's intimate scale and the subject's direct gaze create a sense of connection between the viewer and the sitter, highlighting the popularity of such personal portraits during the early 19th century.