A silhouette is a form of artwork. It is most commonly a human portrait in profile, in black. They do not show any facial expression. Silhouettes are most often made by a skilled silhouette artist by looking at a subject's profile, whether in person or from a photograph, and simply cutting out their likeness freehand.[citation needed]
Two hundred years ago, long before the camera was invented, someone wishing to have an inexpensive portrait created of their loved ones would have visited a silhouette artist. Within minutes and using only a pair of scissors and a skillful eye, he would have produced a little image with a remarkable resemblance to his subject.[citation needed]
This silhouette of my mother and father was done at Coney Island Circa 1940's. For you young'uns, I posted the above definition of a silhouette, copied from online. I did not go with them to Coney Island, but I remember being shown this the next morning. When they explained to me how it was done, I was amazed what a piece of paper and a pair of scissors could do.
Two hundred years ago, long before the camera was invented, someone wishing to have an inexpensive portrait created of their loved ones would have visited a silhouette artist. Within minutes and using only a pair of scissors and a skillful eye, he would have produced a little image with a remarkable resemblance to his subject.[citation needed]
This silhouette of my mother and father was done at Coney Island Circa 1940's. For you young'uns, I posted the above definition of a silhouette, copied from online. I did not go with them to Coney Island, but I remember being shown this the next morning. When they explained to me how it was done, I was amazed what a piece of paper and a pair of scissors could do.
1 comment:
Did they use the same Scissors Rosette used to cut the rug?
Cool
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