Portrait of a Man 1770

"Portrait of a Man" is an 18th-century miniature portrait by Irish artist Hugh Douglas Hamilton, dating back to 1770. The small, oval-shaped work, housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, features a man, dressed in a light-colored coat, seated in a chair against a neutral background. This intimate portrait, executed in delicate hues of gray and brown, reflects the popular genre of miniature portraiture prevalent in the late 18th century. Hamilton was known for his detailed rendering of features and meticulous attention to detail, which is evident in this artwork.