Daniel Dickinson: The Quiet Master of Miniature Portraiture The world of 19th-century American art often celebrates grand narratives – the sweeping landscapes, the heroic historical paintings. Yet, nestled within this larger scene lies a quieter, more intimate story, told through the delicate brushstrokes and meticulous detail of miniature portraitists like Daniel Dickinson (1795-1877). Born in Milton, Connecticut, into a family stee…