Portrait of Countess Phelps-Resse c. 19th century

This miniature portrait, created by Marlo Calistri in the 19th century, depicts Countess Phelps-Resse. The painting, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the countess in a formal pose, dressed in a dark jacket with a large, white, ruffled collar. The detail and realism of the piece, combined with the intimate scale of the miniature, create a sense of intimacy and closeness to the subject. This portrait is an example of the tradition of miniature painting, a popular art form in the 19th century that captured likenesses in small, delicate formats.