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Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860
Aramis Antiques
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Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

19th century
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A Victorian full length silhouette of a gentleman c1860. The full length image shows a fashionably and well dressed gentleman in frock coat, stock necktie, wide trousers and fine shoes. Particular care has been taken with the profile of his face and hai. He has a strong well balanced, and sports a fashionable curling haircut, whiskers and half beard. The eyelash detail is also very fine. The silhouette is embellished with gilt brushstrokes in various places to highlight important aspects of the image. The silhouette is framed in its original simulated rosewood frame with gilt slip and glazing, with a label on the reverse for Glasgow framers.

Image dimensions 30cm high 23cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Full Length Silhouette to the Victorian era.

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SA995300
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A Victorian full length silhouette of a gentleman c1860.
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The full length image shows a fashionably and well dressed gentleman in frock coat, stock necktie, wide trousers and fine shoes.
Aramis Antiques

Particular care has been taken with the profile of his face and hai. He has a strong well balanced, and sports a fashionable curling haircut, whiskers and half beard. The eyelash detail is also very fine. The silhouette is embellished with gilt brushstrokes in various places to highlight important aspects of the image. The silhouette is framed in its original simulated rosewood frame with gilt slip and glazing, with a label on the reverse for Glasgow framers.

Image dimensions 30cm high 23cm wide

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Full Length Silhouette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA995300
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A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line.
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Archive I A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line.

Victorian full length silhouette of a gentleman c1860

Archive II A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View II
Archive III A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View III
Archive IV A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View IV
Archive V A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View V
Archive VI A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View IX
Archive X A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View X
Archive XI A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line. View XI
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A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line.
Victorian full length silhouette of a gentleman c1860
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A Victorian full-length silhouette of a gentleman depicted in profile, housed within a dark wooden frame with a gilded inner sight line.
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A Victorian silhouette portrait is a profile likeness rendered as a solid dark shape, often created using black ink, watercolour, or cut paper mounted against a pale backing. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these portraits offered an accessible method of capturing a persons likeness prior to widespread studio photography.

Artisans typically executed these works on woven paper using Indian ink, watercolour wash, or bronzing powder to add highlights to clothing and hair. They were commonly set behind glass within stained wooden frames featuring gilded interior sight edges or turned brass mounts.

Authentic period pieces frequently exhibit age-appropriate paper discolouration, foxing, and fine hand-painted bronzed details highlighting garment contours. Examining the frame construction, paper backing, and oxidisation on gilded elements helps distinguish originals from later reproductions.

Silhouette portraits integrate effectively into gallery wall arrangements alongside monochrome prints or architectural drawings. Grouping small profile pictures in narrow hallways, alcoves, or above sideboards creates a structured focal point within traditional and eclectic interiors.

Position paper artworks away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading, paper warping, and foxing. Ensure the piece is protected behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free backing, and dust the wooden frame periodically with a soft, dry cloth.
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