Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) 1792

This miniature portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the prominent English painter, was created in 1792 by Thomas Peat. The oval-shaped painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, features a close-up view of the artist’s face. Reynolds is depicted with a powdered wig, spectacles, and a maroon jacket over a white cravat. The miniature is a testament to Peat's skillful use of color and detail, capturing the likeness of Reynolds with remarkable precision.