E.L.S - Fine 1837 Gouache Silhouette Portrait of a Child

Description

E.L.S - Fine Original 1837 Gouache. Signed with initials and inscribed "Brighton Nov 1837" to the lower right. This is a very fine silhouette and is certainly by an accomplished artist. Signed and dated and inscribed. Condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Some minor surface dirt present, but generally appearance is good.

Size

18 x 15cm (7.1" x 5.9")
Sheet: 23.5 x 19cm (9.3" x 7.5")

Collection Information

From a portfolio of 19th Century silhouettes. Although these appear to be genuine 19th Century silhouettes, we suspect that some of the dates and signatures may have been added later, and some the signed names may actually be the names of sitters rather than artists.

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