Silhouette of unidentified boy facing left (1761-1827)
Charles Willson Peale1761-1827 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1827)
Specifications
- Year
- 1761-1827
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1741–1827
About the artwork
Dated 1761-1827, "Silhouette of unidentified boy facing left" is an artwork by Charles Willson Peale. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings in brief: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. About the period around 1761-1827: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form.
"Silhouette of unidentified boy facing left" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1741–1827
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