Silhouette (circa 1870)
Major Chaplin, 3rd Dragoon Guards
Gouache, pen, and ink
52 x 44 cm
Silhouettes of Mrs F Chaplin and Miss Chaplain, likely the Major’s wife and daughter, are also available.
Prior to photography, silhouettes were the easiest way of recording a person’s appearance. This set might record the group present at a country house party, a wedding, or other similar convivial occasion.
Condition: generally very good; some staining to right edge.
If you are interested, please email info@manningfineart.co.uk or call us on 07929 749056.
