Portrait Miniature of the Marquis de Lafayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a circular portrait miniature. The frame is black and rounded. The portrait is of a man with light-colored hair that curls on the sides and back of his head. He is wearing a dark military-style jacket adorned with a star-shaped medal; the star hangs on a ribbon from his neck. A white, ruffled neck piece is visible. The background of the portrait is stippled gray. A border around the portrait contains a small text at the top. The frame sits on a light-colored surface, casting a shadow. The image is by the artist titled "Portrait Miniature of the Marquis de Lafayette".