Framed 1920s Silhouette Portrait

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Silhouettes became popular in the late 18th and early 19th century as a cheaper alternative to a painted portrait. The artist used small hand scissors to cut out a sitter’s portrai t, often largely in one cut. I believe this one actually dates to the early 1920s or 1930s, potentially 1928, going by the rough signature on it. Signed R. Easton, I believe this could be done by Robert Easton, who was filmed doing a silhouette by British Pathé in 1936, viewable on YouTube. 18.5cm wide and 23.5cm tall including frame. Show more