Silhouette Picture of a Gentleman with a Long Pipe
Early 19th century
In rosewood frame
10.75 inches wide, 13.75 inches high
Étienne de Silhouette (July 8, 1709 – 1767) was a french General of finances under Louis XV. Times were hard and saving money was high on the gender. he was in control of the budget. the ways in which he tried to save money were to cut the expense of portraits and introduced the fast technique of silhouettes. this was very cost effective way of recording the way someone looked. the trend took off and people could afford a way of creating artwork for their homes. Although the effect was amazing and a likeness was achieved many people called it a cheap and had a penny-pinching manner towards it.
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