Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emma (1765–1815), Lady Hamilton 1804

This miniature portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton, was painted by Adam Buck in 1804. The work depicts her in profile, her hair styled in a fashionable updo. Buck, a prominent miniaturist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, captured Lady Hamilton’s likeness with delicate precision. The painting, housed in a gold and pearl locket, is a testament to the popularity of miniature portraiture during this period. The small size and intimate nature of miniatures allowed individuals to carry portraits of loved ones close at hand, making them highly personal and cherished possessions.