Antique Gilt Decorated Oval Silhouette Painting of a Georgian Era Gentleman

This item is an antique gilt-decorated oval silhouette painting of a Georgian-era gentleman. The gentleman is shown in a quarter profile and is wearing a wig and coat with gilt decoration. The frame is made of wood and is gilt-decorated—the painting dates to the 19th century. Georgian Era Silhouettes paintings were very popular in the late 1700s and early 1800s. They were often given as gifts and hung in homes as a way to remember a loved one. Silhouettes were also used as mourning pieces to commemorate a death.

This particular silhouette painting is of a gentleman from the Georgian Era. If you are looking for something different from the traditional portrait, this painting is definitely for you! This antique gilt-decorated oval silhouette painting of a Georgian-era gentleman is a beautiful and unique piece that would make a great addition to any collection.

The frame measures 6.1 inches in length and 5.18 inches wide.

The frame is sold without glass. The frame has some minor scuffs and a chip on the reverse edge. The painting has some light surface abrasions. The painting is not cut into an oval shape.