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Portrait of the silhouette artist, August Edouart
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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
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This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Auguste Edouart, the renowned 19th century silhouette artist, in the intimate setting of his personal library. The portrait, believed to have been taken around 1840, presents Edouart as a thoughtful and introspective artist, surrounded by the fruits of his labor. The room is filled with the somber hues of leather-bound folio volumes, each one a testament to the countless silhouette portraits that Edouart had meticulously crafted throughout his career. The Victorian era, known for its love of intricate detail and sentimental mementos, was the golden age for silhouette artistry. Edouart, a master of the art form, traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States, capturing the likenesses of nobility, commoners, and everyone in between. His portable studio, a simple piece of cardboard and a pair of scissors, allowed him to create intricately detailed silhouettes on the spot, making him a popular and in-demand artist. The folio volumes on display in this photograph, each containing dozens of silhouette portraits, are a testament to the thousands of profiles Edouart had etched onto the hearts and minds of his clients. The artist's intense focus and dedication to his craft are palpable in this image, as he sits in quiet contemplation amidst the silent testimony of his life's work. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the world of a master silhouettist, a man who, through the simple act of cutting paper, was able to capture the essence of a person's character and preserve it for generations to come.
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