What periods do these silhouettes come from?

These works originate primarily from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, spanning the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian eras. Specific dates on signed and attributed pieces range from the late seventeen-eighties through to the mid-nineteenth century.

How were silhouettes displayed originally?

Makers housed these small portraits in tight wooden frames made of rosewood or ebonised wood, frequently fitted with convex glass and brass hangers. Some smaller examples were set into pocket-sized pendants or hinged cases designed to be carried or kept on a desk.

What materials did silhouette artists use?

Artists worked with plain and textured paper, card, plaster, silk, and glass as the primary surfaces for their portraits. Pigments included black ink, watercolour, and fine gold leaf used for highlighting costume details and jewellery.

How can I tell a cut silhouette from a painted one?

Cut silhouettes utilise paper sliced with a knife or scissors to form the profile, sometimes laid over a contrasting white or pale backing. Painted examples apply ink or dark pigment directly onto glass, plaster, or paper using fine brushes to achieve the profile outline.

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Miniature silhouette art offers intimate profile portraits and studies in black, prized for capturing the exact likeness of subjects from past centuries.

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Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

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Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

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