Self Portrait

This miniature self-portrait, painted in 1795, captures the artist's direct gaze within a small, intimate format. The detailed brushwork on ivory creates a luminous quality, highlighting the subtleties of his expression. He appears in contemporary attire, his powdered wig and high collar suggesting a person of some standing in late 18th-century society. The delicate scale of the work, just over three inches square, was typical for portraits of this era, often carried as keepsakes or worn as jewelry. This piece offers a rare glimpse into the appearance of an individual whose identity has been lost to history, inviting viewers to connect with a face from over two centuries ago.