This charming nineteenth-century silhouette captures a delightful scene of childhood play, executed in a traditional profile cut-out style. The work depicts a young boy, identified by the elegant hand-written script as "Master Sam'l Coy - Kelham, 1840," standing in profile and carefully pulling a toy horse on wheels. The stark contrast of the black silhouette against the mellowed, antique paper provides a crisp and timeless aesthetic, typical of the mid-Victorian era.
The piece is housed in a simple yet substantial gilt frame that shows a wonderful age-related patina. The gold finish has softened over the decades, with minor surface wear and small losses that only serve to highlight its authentic history. A small metal ring remains at the top of the frame, ready for traditional hanging.
The intricate detail in the boy's outfit and the silhouette of the pull-toy reflects a high degree of skill, capturing a fleeting moment of domestic life from nearly two centuries ago. This is a lovely, personal piece of social history that would bring a sense of quiet, period character to a collection of antique art or a child's bedroom.
Width: 19 Centimeters -
Height: 14 Centimeters -
