I adore this sweet little image!
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This image has so much detail and I love the little swirlies. I can picture myself as a little girl riding inside of this adorable little carriage. What fun that would have been!
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Now who or what do you suppose this little girl is shaking her finger at?
Etienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister in the mid 1700's, is credited with cutting little portraits out of black paper and his name became attached to the art form.
Silhouettes were widely popular in the United States from 1790 to 1840 until the advent of the camera, although silhouette artists worked state fairs well into the 20th century.
The use of silhouette portraits are experiencing a come back recently and I for one am very happy to see the renewed interest in an almost lost art form.
Enjoy!
Now who or what do you suppose this little girl is shaking her finger at?
Etienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister in the mid 1700's, is credited with cutting little portraits out of black paper and his name became attached to the art form.
Silhouettes were widely popular in the United States from 1790 to 1840 until the advent of the camera, although silhouette artists worked state fairs well into the 20th century.
The use of silhouette portraits are experiencing a come back recently and I for one am very happy to see the renewed interest in an almost lost art form.
Enjoy!
I found you today through Skip to My Lou. So glad I did! I love these silhouettes and was delighted to learn the history behind the art! Thanks! Jenn
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore these silhouettes! Especially the first one. My mom had wanted an expensive necklace with a silhouette pendant. I'm headed off to make her one for Christmas now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHad to grab your button and at the same time I downloaded some art. Great Blog! Will send pic's of what I create. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your site at free clip arts! These are just so lovely! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletethese are fantastic!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your site of free clip art today. Thank you for sharing. I love the silhouetts. Your cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteMargie F.