Edouart Collection

Silhouette portrait of Paganini
Silhouette portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782 - 1840), virtuoso Italian violinist, cut by August Edouart. Paganini considered this to be the only likeness taken of him that was not a caricature

Monsieur Edouart, Silhouette Likenesses, trade card (engraving)
731596 Monsieur Edouart, Silhouette Likenesses, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Edouart, Silhouette Likenesses, trade card)

A Treatise on Silhouette Likenesses, 1835. Creator: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
A Treatise on Silhouette Likenesses, 1835. [Johns Funny Story to Mary the Cook]

Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840). Private Collection

Richard, Elizabeth Georgina, and Edward George Barrett, 1837. Artist: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
Richard, Elizabeth Georgina, and Edward George Barrett, 1837. Cut at Leamington, 8 August, 1837. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Bath Characters, c1832. Artist: Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart
Bath Characters, c1832. From The Studio Volume 81. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Auguste Edouart cutting silhouette of Liston the actor
Portrait of the artist in the act of cutting the silhouette of John Liston, the actor, an example of the supreme mastery the silhouette artist Edouart had achieved by 1828 when this picture was cut

Silhouette portrait of James Sword by August Edouart
A signed portrait by the famous silhouette artist, August Edouart of James Sword Esql, of Armfield taken on May 25th, 1832. Date: 1832

Bath Characters by Edouart - Dr Gaitskell
Dr. Gaitskell, one of the well-known practitioners in Bath, a near neighbour of Sir Thomas Lawrence in Alfred Street. One of a series of Bath characters taken by the silhouette artist

Bath Characters by Edouart - George Cary, porter
George Cary, porter at Prices auction room where the silhouette Auguste Edouart lodged at Bath. Taken on April 4th, 1827 - one of a series of Bath characters taken by Edouart between 1826-7

Bath Characters by Edouart - mat seller
The itinerant mat seller in Bath, one of a series of Bath characters taken by the silhouette artist, Auguste Edouart in Bath between 1826-7. Date: 1827

Bath Characters by Edouart - Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott, a native of County Cavan, Northern Ireland, who was born without hands or feet, 1793. Inventor and manufacturer of fancy flower vases

Bath Characters by Edouart
Ann Arter, a fruit woman of bath (left) and Elizabeth Smith, 63 years of age, Scotch woman, soldiers widow. Sold matches for forty years

Isabella Lucas, hawker of tin-wear good, Edouart silhouette
Isabella Lucas, aged 36 year, born in Bath. Hawker of tin-wear goods. Daughter of Elizabeth Smith, the soldiers widow. One of a series of silhouettes of characters in Bath by Edouart. Date: 1826

HANNAH MORE (1745-1833). English religious writer. Silhouette, 1827, by Augustin Edouart

Silhouette portraits by August Edouart
A series of silhouette portraits by August Edouart, just some of the thousands he cut during a tour of the United States during the 1840s

Volumes of silhouettes by August Edouart
A group of volumes containing 5, 579 English portraits taken from 1825 - 1839 and 3, 625 American portraits taken from 1839 to 1845 by the famous (and prolific) silhouette artist, August Edouart

Silhouette portrait of the Cary family of Boston
The Cary family of Boston, Massachussetts, USA in silhouette, cut by the famous silhouette artist August Edouart, who toured the USA during the 1840s

A Cambridge Don by August Edouart
A silhouette portrait of a Cambridge University don by eminent silhouettist August Edouart. Date: c.1830

Portrait of the silhouette artist, August Edouart
A portrait of August Edouart, the famous 19th century silhouettist, seated in his library where some of his folio volumes of silhouette portraits are on display. Date: c. 1840

Series of silhouettes by August Edouart
A series of silhouette portraits taken by Edouart. From left, Edmund Law Rogers, Lloyd N. Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers (all great grandchildren of Martha Washington)

Silhouette portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte cut by August Edouart against a lithograph background. Date: c.1800

Silhouette portrait of Mrs Siddons by August Edouart
The famous tragedienne, Mrs Siddons (1755 - 1831) depicted by silhouette artist, August Edouart, alongside Tyrone Power (1795 - 1941), Irish comedic actor in the character of D

Gentleman taking snuff
A mid-19th century Gentleman takes a pinch of snuff from his snuffbox - a very finely produced silhouette by Edouart. The description by the artist gives the gentlemans name as Mr Solomon Sheldon of

The Bishop of Bangor by August Edouart
The Bishop of Bangor, the first full-length portrait taken by the famous silhouettist, August Edouart in about 1825. Date: c. 1825

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"Edouart: Master of Silhouette Likenesses and Capturing Personalities" Step into the world of Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart, a renowned artist known for his exquisite silhouette portraits. With his skilled hands and sharp eye, Edouart created timeless masterpieces that captured the essence of individuals in their most striking form. One such masterpiece is the captivating silhouette portrait of Niccolo Paganini, the legendary Italian violinist. Through delicate cuts and intricate details, Edouart brought to life Paganini's intense passion for music, immortalizing him in a single piece of art. But it wasn't just famous musicians who found themselves under Edouart's expert scissors. He was also known for cutting silhouettes of actors like Liston, capturing their theatrical flair with precision and elegance. Monsieur Edouart himself left behind a lasting legacy through his trade card engraving titled "Silhouette Likenesses. " This card showcased not only his talent but also served as an invitation to experience the magic he could create with mere paper and scissors. In 1835, Edouart published "A Treatise on Silhouette Likenesses, " further cementing his expertise in this unique art form. His book became a guide for aspiring artists seeking to capture people's likenesses through silhouettes. Beyond individual portraits, Edouart ventured into group compositions as well. In 1837, he painted Richard, Elizabeth Georgina, and Edward George Barrett together – a family united forever within the confines of black paper. Edouart didn't limit himself to traditional portraiture; he also delved into capturing everyday characters from Bath society. His collection titled "Bath Characters" showcased diverse personalities such as Dr Gaitskell - distinguished yet enigmatic; George Cary - strong-willed porter guarding secrets untold; mat seller - resilient amidst adversity; Thomas McDermott - a man of mystery.