Self-portrait 1807 - 1810

This miniature self-portrait of Joseph Wood, painted between 1807 and 1810, is a fine example of the artist’s skill. The portrait depicts Wood, a prominent American miniature painter, in a dark coat and a white cravat. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrates Wood’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in capturing the sitter’s expressive features and the texture of his clothing. The artist’s use of delicate brushstrokes and muted colors gives the work a sense of realism and intimacy.