Young Boy with Dog

Samuel Miller worked as an itinerant portrait painter in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Little is known about him, though contemporary scholars have made great efforts to identify his works. At least sixteen known portraits have been ascribed to Miller, most of which are full-length portraits of children. These works share certain qualities, such as flattened figures, bright colors, and carefully painted clothing. Miller's portraits also frequently include trees, flowers, or the sitter's pets.