Charles Wagner 1810 - 1820

This miniature portrait of Charles Wagner, painted by British artist Benjamin Trott, is an example of the popular genre of portraiture during the early 19th century. The sitter is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. Trott's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the sitter's features and the delicate textures of his clothing. This small-scale work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals who lived during this time period.