Love and Loss: American Portrait and Mourning Miniatures

Portrait miniatures, small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, are uniquely personal works of art. From colonial times to the age of photography, they were often commissioned to commemorate births, engagements, marriages, deaths, and journeys. This beautifully illustrated book reproduces one hundred miniatures, discusses their role in American art history, and relates fascinating stories of their making.Copublished with the Yale University Art Gallery