Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Regency era.
18) reverse.
Apart from dust under the convex glass, the silhouette is in fine condition. The frame is sound but shows craquelure and has the usual edge nibbles.
Preferring the simplicity and grace of a black profile, John Miers (1758-1821) did not believe in embellishing his silhouettes with gold. He used black soot mixed with beer to create a deep black colour that contrasted well with the shite of the plaster base. Frill and curl details are achieved by thinning the pigment to add texture.
Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Regency era.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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Silhouette on Plaster by John Miers
