How should I hang these portraits?

Keep these works away from direct sunlight to prevent delicate watercolours and pastels from fading over time. Stable indoor humidity protects the wooden frames and canvas supports. Group smaller silhouettes together on a neutral wall to create a striking focal point without overwhelming the individual pieces.

Are silhouettes and oil paintings dated the same way?

Silhouettes often rely on costume details, hair styling, and framing methods to narrow down the decade of creation. Written inscriptions on the reverse frequently provide the sitter's name and exact year. Oil paintings on canvas or board generally offer more visible brushwork and signatures, helping align the piece with a specific artist's active period.

Why are so many portraits shown in profile?

The profile view has a long history in portraiture, prized for its clarity and ability to define bone structure and personal silhouette. This format was particularly favoured in silhouette cutting and early miniature painting. Choosing a side angle allowed artists to capture a recognizable likeness with intense economy of line before photography altered portrait conventions.

How do I care for antique paper works?

Paper and watercolour pieces require acid-free backing and professional framing to prevent yellowing and degradation. Ensure the glass does not touch the painted surface directly. Display them in rooms with minimal temperature fluctuations to stop the paper from warping within its original frame.

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An antique female profile painting captures the quiet dignity of a sitter turned sideways, offering an intimate glimpse into past lives through delicate brushwork or silhouette.

Silhouette Painted with Colour on Glass of Mrs Hanbury, 1820

19th century

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Silhouette Painted with Colour on Glass of Mrs Hanbury, 1820

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

19th century

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

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19th century

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Pre- Raphelite Style Portrait of a Young Girl with Headscarf - Oil Painting 19th Century

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1900 - 1920

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Portrait of a Young French Girl C1925

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Leo Klin, 1887-1967
Portrait of Audrey Coals

1900 - 1920

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Leo Klin, 1887-1967 Portrait of Audrey Coals

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Pre- Raphelite Style Portrait of a Young Girl with Headscarf - Oil Painting 19th Century

Portrait of a Young French Girl C1925

Leo Klin, 1887-1967 Portrait of Audrey Coals

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