Portrait of a Man 1750 - 1788

Theodor Friedrich Stein's "Portrait of a Man" is a miniature portrait from the late 18th century currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This small, delicate work, measuring only 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 inches, depicts an unknown man in a finely detailed, ornate, garment. The subject's powdered white wig and formal attire suggest a man of status and likely reflects the fashionable tastes of the Rococo period. This work is a testament to Stein's mastery of miniature portraiture, a popular genre during this era.