Portrait of a Lady 1810 - 1884

Moses B. Russell's "Portrait of a Lady" (1810-1884) is a miniature portrait of a woman holding a book. The sitter wears a dark dress with a white collar and holds a book open to a page with a small, delicate floral illustration. The miniature style was popular in the 19th century and often used to depict individuals or family members. This work is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.