A charming full length silhouette dating back to the nineteenth century. This elegant gentleman is wearing a top hat and frock coat. In his hand is an umbrella. Embossed in the right hand corner is a stamp stating “taken at the Hubard Gallery.” W. J. Hubard’s professional career began in 1822. He achieved fame as a child prodigy silhouette cutter, when he began cutting at 12 years old - allegedly snipping portraits of members of his church congregation. His works are considered to be the finest examples of Papyrotomic Art.An entrepreneur named Mr Smith noticed Hubard’s skills and arranged a tour of the UK. This led to the establishment of the Hubard Gallery. With a musical concert in the background, people sat for a striking portrait, cut entirely by hand by Hubard, without the help of a drawing or any machine. During his early years Hubard was commissioned by the Duchess of Kent to cut a profile of the future Queen Victoria aged two, then staying in Ramsgate.In 1824...