Miniature Painting on Paper of a Young Man (kit73)

Miniature Painting on Paper of a Young Man

1830s or 40s
American Origin
2 1/4” x 1 5/8” sight size
Ref. No. kit73
1,000-

Nice image in oil of a young man. Possibly a phi beta kappa key on lariat rests on his chest. Likely dates the decade of the 1830s or 40s. Housed in a red Moroccan dag case. Image in good condition, case’s leather hinge detached. Distinctive style may be attributable to a name or body of work.