Description:
Silhouettes were the most expedient and inexpensive form of portraiture available to New Englanders in the early 19th century. Profiles were so cheap, costing about ten cents apiece, that an artist's profit was dependent on making them as quickly as possible. Silhouette of Darius Ward (1823-1900), born in Massachusetts, died in Dayville, Windham County, CT; the sitter has a profile view cut out of white paper and place upon black paper, the features have been picked out with additional pencil and ink detailing on the cravat and gold/yellow paint in the hair. The image is framed in a grooved wooden frame with glass, on the reverse is a modern white label which reads: "Darius/Ward/Achach's Brother/ #622" The silhouette has its original hanging ring still attached. Condition: there is some insect damage (silver fish) on the image near the hair and forehead.
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