Silhouettes. Portrait of a young girl, 1842, by John Field (1772-1848), a finely bronzed painted silhouette portrait, head and shoulders, profile turned to the right, of a young lady wearing a dress with a chiffon collar, her hair in a plaited bun and with ringlets held in a clasp, signed 'Field 2 Strand', toned, with Field's engraved label on reverse 'Field, Profile Painter, Jeweller, Seal Engraver, &c...', and with contemporary manuscript inscription above 'S.P. to J.N.P.' dated 1842, image size 6 x 3cm (2.25 x 1.25ins) A fine example of the work of one of the foremost silhouette artists. John Field exhibited extensively at the Royal Academy and was particularly known for his bronze detailing. (1)
Silhouettes. Portrait of a young girl, 1842, by John Field (1772-1848), a finely bronzed painted silhouette portrait, head and shoulders, profile turned to the right, of a young lady wearing a dress with a chiffon collar, her hair in a plaited bun and with ringlets held in a clasp, signed 'Field 2 Strand', toned, with Field's engraved label on reverse 'Field, Profile Painter, Jeweller, Seal Engraver, &c...', and with contemporary manuscript inscription above 'S.P. to J.N.P.' dated 1842, image size 6 x 3cm (2.25 x 1.25ins) A fine example of the work of one of the foremost silhouette artists. John Field exhibited extensively at the Royal Academy and was particularly known for his bronze detailing. (1)
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