Portrait of a Boy 1826 - 1832

"Portrait of a Boy" (1826–32) is a miniature portrait by Eliza Goodridge, an American painter known for her detailed portraiture. The work, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a young boy, likely a member of a wealthy family, holding a bouquet of flowers. This intimate portrait, typical of the miniature genre, would have been a cherished keepsake. The delicate features of the subject and the careful attention to detail are characteristic of Goodridge's style.