Portrait of a Gentleman 1832

Anna Claypoole Peale's miniature portrait, *Portrait of a Gentleman*, created in 1832, is a fine example of the meticulous detail and technical skill of 19th-century American portraiture. The painting, which is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases a young man in formal attire against a softly rendered background. The artist's use of delicate brushstrokes and a limited palette creates a sense of intimacy and realism in this captivating miniature. Peale, who was born in 1791 and died in 1878, was a prominent artist known for her exquisite miniatures. This artwork highlights Peale's talent for capturing the essence of her subjects through a small, intricate format.