Bust of a bearded man in a cap 1830 - 1865

This 19th-century cameo, created by Italian artist Luigi Saulini, depicts a bearded man in profile wearing a cap. The white cameo, carved from shell, is set against a black background and framed in gold. The artist, known for his skilled craftsmanship, expertly captures the sitter's likeness in this small but detailed portrait. The piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the enduring popularity of cameo portraiture during this period.