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Georgian Silhouette of a Gentleman C1785
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Georgian Silhouette of a Gentleman C1785

18th century
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Description

A George III era silhouette of a young gentleman dated 1785 and painted by G Muriel Smith according to a label on the reverse. The image is painted in black on paper. It is mounted in its original easel back frame, inside a brass oval surround. It also has an acorn leaf loop for hanging on the wall. The image is of a young man, in a formal double breasted jacket, with brass or silver buttons and an elaborate cravat. The hair is tied back in a beribboned pigtail. Judging from the clothing, this may well be a young naval officer, a lieutenant or similar, and this would have been a keepsake for family or a loved one. It is in excellent condition. Image dimensions 6x4.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Gentleman to the Georgian era.

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SA1081998
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Description
A George III era silhouette of a young gentleman dated 1785 and painted by G Muriel Smith according to a label on the reverse. The image is painted in black on paper. It is mounted in its original easel back frame, inside a brass oval surround. It also has an acorn leaf loop for hanging on the wall.
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The image is of a young man, in a formal double breasted jacket, with brass or silver buttons and an elaborate cravat.
Aramis Antiques

The hair is tied back in a beribboned pigtail. Judging from the clothing, this may well be a young naval officer, a lieutenant or similar, and this would have been a keepsake for family or a loved one. It is in excellent condition. Image dimensions 6x4.5cm.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Gentleman to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081998
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An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger.
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Archive I An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger.

Georgian silhouette of a gentleman c1785

Archive II An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View IV
Archive V An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View V
Archive VI An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View VI
Archive VII An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger. View VIII
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An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger.
Georgian silhouette of a gentleman c1785
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An antique Georgian oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman in profile, housed within a dark rectangular ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn hanger.
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Silhouette portraits became widespread during the 18th century as an accessible alternative to painted miniatures. They feature profile outlines painted or cut from paper, depicting sitters in side view during the Georgian era.

Traditional silhouettes were rendered using black watercolour ink or cut paper mounted onto contrasting card. They were housed in ebonised wooden or papier-mache frames fitted with glass, brass bezels, and cast suspension mounts.

Authentic period pieces exhibit period-accurate hairstyles, cravats, and attire details, occasionally featuring subtle gilding or bronzing. Natural age-related yellowing of the backing paper, slight oxidisation of metal fittings, and period framing techniques also indicate age.

Small profile portraits integrate into gallery wall arrangements alongside modern monochrome prints or drawings. They also function as accent pieces when placed on narrow wall surfaces, bookshelf ledges, or alongside framed mirrors.

Keep framed paper miniatures away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent fading and foxing. Clean the frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid applying liquid glass cleaner directly to avoid moisture ingress.
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