Portrait of a Gentleman

Moses B. Russell, born Woodstock, NH ca. 1810-died 1884 · 1842

Moses B. Russell faithfully recorded the high cheekbones, huge gray eyes, and thick, wavy hair of this unidentified young man. As was the case of miniatures painted in this period, the painter gave all his effort to capturing the likeness of his sitter, subordinating the background and costume to the romanticized face.