Friets de Friderici 1800 - 1825

This miniature portrait, "Friets de Friderici," is a small-scale painting created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1800 and 1825. The artwork depicts a man in a military uniform, likely a portrait of a specific individual. It is a prime example of the portraiture popular during the early 19th century, when miniatures were a common form of personal commemoration. The artwork's intimate size and focus on a single subject, the man's stern expression, and the intricate details of his uniform, all contribute to the sense of individual identity and personal significance that is characteristic of this genre.