Mid 19th Century Pair of Framed Hand-Painted Female Silhouette Portraits

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A refined pair of female profile silhouette portraits, each executed in raised black pigment on paper and presented in matching … Read more A refined pair of female profile silhouette portraits, each executed in raised black pigment on paper and presented in matching wood frames with pale blue matting. The figures are shown in side profile wearing period dress with carefully rendered coiffures, referencing the long tradition of silhouette portraiture popular in Europe and America during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

Unlike printed or cut-paper examples, these silhouettes are hand-painted, with subtle surface relief visible in the black pigment, giving the works depth and tactile presence. The inward-facing compositions create a balanced, symmetrical presentation, making the pair especially well suited for display as a set. See less