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Unknown Man: 3747

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Unknown Man

Maker(s)

Silhouettist: Miers, John

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 29 mm
Width: 22 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

Production date: in or after AD 1788

Note

The use of gold highlighting (bronzing) indicates that this shade was painted by Miers after his removal to London in 1788. The locket may also be made by him as at this time he began to make the settings for his own work.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Paint
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of plaster

Techniques used in production

Silhouette : Silhouette painted in black with highlights of gold on composition plaster support

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Miers
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Grey
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3747
Primary reference Number: 32932

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Unknown Man" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/32932 Accessed: 2024-05-03 14:56:42

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