65. Auguste Amant Constant Fidele Edouart (French, 1789-1861)

Silhouettes of Sgt. Elmer Hackett & Polly Hackett.
Cut-outs and ink on paper, signed lower right, dated 1840, Boston, MA, framed.
Names inscribed below each figure.
12" x 9-3/4".

Note: This silhouette is unusual as it is a double portrait with identified subjects and in very good condition.

Edouart, who was born in Dunkirk and died at Guisnes near Calais, was a premier silhouettist. He established himself in London in 1813, initially as an animal painter, and subsequently as a silhouettist to the British royal family. He also worked in Scotland, Ireland and America where he enjoyed a large audience of collectors. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the National Gallery of Ireland possess several of his works.

2,000/4,000     SOLD: $4,830.00

Condition: minor foxing, top of sheet glued to black paper to fit in frame (lower edge visible).