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Nineteenth century silhouette of a lady: Lady Headley

circa 1870

$275.51
£200
€238.84
CA$383.74
A$390.41
CHF 223.74
MX$4,700.77
NOK 2,615.15
SEK 2,626.63
DKK 1,785.52

About the Item

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Lady Headley Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm A silhouette depicting Lady Headley, likely the wife of the 6th or 7th Baron Headley. Lord Headley, Baron Allanson and Winn, of Aghadoe in the County of Kerry, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland, first created in 1797. Prior to photography, silhouettes were the easiest way of recording a person's appearance. This fantastic set from the mid-nineteenth century might record the group present at a country house party, a wedding, or other similar convivial occasion.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Generally good; some staining.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU795312135102

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