Souvenir with portrait of a man 1778 - 1779

This miniature, titled "Souvenir with portrait of a man," is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was painted by Pierre-André Barbier, a renowned French artist known for his miniature portraiture, in 1778-1779. The work is an example of the Rococo style, depicting a man with a soft, delicate expression and elaborately detailed clothing. The oval portrait is framed by a silver-gilt case with the inscription "Souvenir" at the top, signifying the sentimental nature of the work.