Captain Christopher O'Connor 1806

Thomas Birch's "Captain Christopher O'Connor" (1806) is a miniature portrait of a man in profile, executed in black chalk on paper and housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This intimate portrait exemplifies Birch's skill in capturing likeness through minute detail, highlighting O'Connor's features and the texture of his clothing. The oval format, typical of miniature portraits, contributes to the sense of closeness and intimacy in the piece.