Desperation, inspiration, anticipation, realization
Summary
Drawing shows silhouette of woman transforming from wearing simple clothing to an elaborate outfit adorned with a feather duster and umbrella skirt.
Published in: Life magazine, volume 65, part 1 (March 3, 1915), page 36.
Art delivered to publisher January 20, 1915.
Name and address of artist on verso.
Purchase; Illustration House, Inc. ; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:190.08).
Cutting portraits, generally in profile, from black card became popular in the mid-18th century, though the term silhouette was seldom used until the early decades of the 19th century, and the tradition has continued under this name into the 21st century.
Tags
Date
01/01/1915
Contributors
Gillespie, Jessie, artist
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
