Help with silhouette artist

Discussion in 'Art' started by mdlock, Apr 24, 2020.

  1. mdlock

    mdlock Well-Known Member

    20200424_132235_resize_90.jpg I am pretty sure from Maryland got these from estate sale and put in different frames. Still have originals were just plain oval. 20200424_132246_resize_65.jpg
     
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    So was there any writing on the backs of the silhouettes, and what sizes might they be? Same artist signature...
     
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  3. mdlock

    mdlock Well-Known Member

    Nothing on backs you can see the oval circle around the lady. They both have that.
     
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  4. mdlock

    mdlock Well-Known Member

    Each character is 4½ inches tall
     
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  5. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    I remember hearing that silhouettes were popular during the Victorian era, though the man's clothing doesn't seem from that time.
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Look 1930s. I don't think you'll ever be able to identify artist. This type of work was done locally.

    Debora
     
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  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Paper cutting was a big fad in the Georgian era, which is clearly not when these were done. I have the impression there was another vogue for them in the late 50s because I remember my mother volunteering to be one of the people who made them at a school fair. Agree with Debora that this couple looks more late 30s & the chances are very slim that the maker can be identified.
     
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Yes, 1950s. I have a family member who has a set done for them by a local artist. Mom, Dad and two kids. It was popular in that colonial revival phase.
     
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