Portrait of a Gentleman 1805 - 1815

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is an 1805-1815 miniature oil painting on ivory by Louis Francis DePaul Binsse, a Belgian artist known for his portraits. The small, intimate work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a young man in a dark coat with a crisp white cravat. The painting is a testament to Binsse's skill in capturing the sitter's likeness and conveying a sense of formality and elegance. The oval format was popular for miniature portraits, reflecting a trend of focusing on personal expression and detail in this period.