Self-Portrait 1825 - 1828

George Chinnery's "Self-Portrait" (1825-1828) is a small oil painting depicting the artist in a contemplative mood. He is dressed in a brown coat with a white cravat, wearing glasses, and looking directly at the viewer. The painting, currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Chinnery's skillful brushwork and the artist's penchant for capturing the details of his sitters, which included prominent figures in 19th-century British society. The intimate and engaging nature of the painting is consistent with Chinnery's artistic style, which often captured the essence of individuals and their surroundings.