Portrait of a Gentleman 1787 - 1844

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is a miniature portrait painted by Nathaniel Rogers in the late 18th or early 19th century. The painting depicts a man, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, with a high collar and a dark coat. This intimate portrayal, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of Rogers' detailed and refined style, typical of miniature portraiture in the early 19th century. The small size and exquisite detail of the painting suggest it was intended for personal use, perhaps as a locket or keepsake.