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J. W. Thomson, Silhouette Pendant

18th century
Description

This is the only recorded silhouette portrait to be painted by William John Thomson. It depicts a professional gentleman in a ‘physical wig’ wearing a coat with large buttons. It is set in a gold pendant frame with a studded border, the reverse with the artist’s trade label from 212 Piccadilly, London. This label has also been recorded on a miniature portrait.

Indeed Thomson is better known for painting portrait miniatures. Born in Georgia, USA around 1771, he moved to Edinburgh with his family following the American Revolution. He exhibited miniatures from 1795 but did not enter the Royal Academy Schools until 1808. Married to a Scottish lady, he subsequently returned to Edinburgh becoming a member of the RSA. He is said to have declined the honour of a knighthood.

Size: 33 x 25mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in 1937 from ‘Polly’ Perkins

Literature: McKechnie p.691, illus. p.703

APHA Registration: 7Q47HVA9

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
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Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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C506
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Description
This is the only recorded silhouette portrait to be painted by William John Thomson. It depicts a professional gentleman in a ‘physical wig’ wearing a coat with large buttons.
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It is set in a gold pendant frame with a studded border, the reverse with the artist’s trade label from 212 Piccadilly, London.
Wigs on the Green

This label has also been recorded on a miniature portrait.

fig 1. J. W. Thomson, Silhouette Pendant
fig 1. J. W. Thomson, Silhouette Pendant

Indeed Thomson is better known for painting portrait miniatures. Born in Georgia, USA around 1771, he moved to Edinburgh with his family following the American Revolution. He exhibited miniatures from 1795 but did not enter the Royal Academy Schools until 1808. Married to a Scottish lady, he subsequently returned to Edinburgh becoming a member of the RSA. He is said to have declined the honour of a knighthood.

Size: 33 x 25mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in 1937 from ‘Polly’ Perkins

Literature: McKechnie p.691, illus. p.703

APHA Registration: 7Q47HVA9

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165959
Dealers Internal Ref
C506
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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