William Young 1807

portrait

wedding photograph

black and white photography

portrait image

black and white format

black and white theme

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

black and white

men

statue

This miniature portrait, created in 1807 by James Peale, depicts William Young. The artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Young in a formal pose, wearing a dark jacket and a white cravat. Peale, a renowned American portraitist, skillfully renders Young’s features in detail, showcasing his expertise in miniature painting. The painting's intimate size and focus on the sitter's likeness are characteristic of the genre.