This circuit with only two transistors is from an 80's EDN. It can be implemented with two current general-purpose transistors. The 91-ohm resistor can be changed according to the desired brightness for the LED and the supply voltage.

This circuit with only two transistors is from an 80's EDN. It can be implemented with two current general-purpose transistors. The 91-ohm resistor can be changed according to the desired brightness for the LED and the supply voltage.