Portrait of an Officer 1784 - 1789

This miniature portrait, created by English artist John Smart between 1784 and 1789, depicts an officer in a military uniform. The detail of the officer’s uniform suggests that this portrait may have been commissioned to commemorate a particular battle or achievement. The painting's small size and oval shape, characteristic of miniature portraits, indicate that it was likely intended for private viewing and was perhaps a personal memento. This miniature is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.