{"title":"Auguste Edouart","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lucinda-carpenter-tweeter-and-abigail-forrester-auguste-edouart","title":"Lucinda Carpenter, Tweeter and Abigail Forrester - Auguste Edouart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century silhouette portrait by Auguste Edouart, capturing two women in profile with a small bird in a domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuguste Edouart was a French silhouettist who gained popularity in Britain and America during the nineteenth century. This work depicts two women, Lucinda Carpenter and Abigail Forrester, in a domestic setting. Edouart utilised a distinctive method, cutting black paper by hand and mounting the figures onto a lithographed background that provided a sense of floorboards and wall space. This approach allowed him to capture the specific fashion of the period, including the voluminous skirts and hairstyles of the early Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the two figures seated in profile facing one another. The inclusion of a small bird, referred to as Tweeter, adds a narrative element to the portrait. Edouart was known for his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects through the outline alone, relying on the precision of his scissors rather than internal detail. The figures are rendered in solid black, creating a stark contrast against the aged, cream-coloured paper background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdouart produced thousands of these portraits during his career, often keeping duplicate copies for his own reference. His work provides a record of social history, documenting the attire and posture of individuals from various walks of life. The simplicity of the silhouette medium forces the viewer to focus on the shape and gesture of the subjects. This specific piece reflects the artist's attention to detail, from the delicate rendering of the bird to the subtle suggestion of the furniture. The aged patina of the paper adds to the historical character of the print, making it an example of the portraiture styles that preceded the widespread adoption of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-george-stubbs\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - George Stubbs — George Stubbs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ya-tienen-asiento-francisco-de-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYa tienen asiento - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Edouart","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663707607375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663707672911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663707771215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663707803983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663707869519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lucinda-Carpenter-Tweeter-and-Abigail-Forrester_Poster_CompositorV1_1788481559684.jpg?v=1788482686"},{"product_id":"niccolo-paganini-auguste-edouart","title":"Niccolò Paganini - Auguste Edouart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1835 paper silhouette by Auguste Edouart, capturing the iconic posture of the violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silhouette depicts the Italian violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini, captured in a characteristic pose during a performance. Created by the French artist Auguste Edouart in 1835, the work demonstrates the precision and economy of the silhouette medium. Edouart was a prolific practitioner of this craft, known for his ability to convey the essence of a subject through the outline alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image focuses on the physical posture of the musician. The sharp, black profile against a stark white background emphasises the angularity of Paganini's frame and the dramatic positioning of his arms as he holds the violin and bow. The artist has captured the specific way the violinist tilted his head and body, a stance that became synonymous with his public persona. The trailing strings of the instrument add a sense of motion to the otherwise static composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdouart produced thousands of these paper cuttings during his career, often working in Britain and the United States. His method involved cutting the paper freehand, a technique that required significant skill to maintain the correct proportions and likeness. This particular piece is a study of a public figure whose fame was immense during the early nineteenth century. By stripping away colour and detail, the silhouette forces the viewer to focus entirely on the form and the gesture of the performer. It is a direct representation of a historical figure, preserved through the minimalist aesthetic of the silhouette tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-george-stubbs\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - George Stubbs — George Stubbs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ya-tienen-asiento-francisco-de-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYa tienen asiento - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Edouart","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58666844520783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58666844586319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58666844684623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58666844717391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58666844782927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Niccol-Paganini_Poster_CompositorV1_1788511749608.jpg?v=1788512235"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-reverend-william-ellery-channing-auguste-edouart","title":"Portrait of Reverend William Ellery Channing - Auguste Edouart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed silhouette portrait of Reverend William Ellery Channing by Auguste Edouart, featuring a hand-cut paper figure set against an ink-drawn interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Auguste Edouart depicts the Reverend William Ellery Channing, a prominent American theologian, seated at a writing desk. Edouart, a French silhouettist who gained popularity in the early nineteenth century, was known for his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects through precise paper-cutting techniques. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on mechanical devices like the physionotrace, Edouart cut his silhouettes freehand, often adding ink wash backgrounds to provide context and depth to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition shows Channing in profile, a standard convention for silhouette portraiture, which emphasises the outline of the facial features and posture. The background, rendered in delicate ink lines, suggests a study or library setting, complete with a window view and interior furnishings. This inclusion of environmental detail distinguishes Edouart's work from the more minimalist silhouettes of the era. The contrast between the solid black paper figure and the light, linear background creates a clear visual hierarchy, drawing the eye directly to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdouart's career took him across Europe and eventually to the United States, where he documented many notable figures of the time. His practice of keeping duplicate copies of his portraits, which he termed his 'black books', has provided historians with a valuable record of nineteenth-century social history. This particular piece reflects the formal, intellectual atmosphere associated with Channing, who was a leading figure in the Unitarian movement. The work remains a fine example of the technical skill involved in traditional silhouette art, demonstrating how a simple medium could convey both individual character and a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/een-man-met-hoed-op-de-rug-gezien-joannes-bemme\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEen man met hoed op de rug gezien - Joannes Bemme — Johannes Adriaansz. 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