American, Boston
John L. Gardner, 1830
Cut paper silhouette with watercolor and chalk , 42.4 x 22.2 cm (16 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
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This object is a cut black paper silhouette with touches of watercolor and chalk on light tan paper. This full-length silhouette depicts a standing male figure wearing a knee-length collared coat and a tall small-brimmed hat. He faces to our right with his arms crossed at his waist and his right leg slightly bent. The background is tan with a hint of a gray shadow extending behind him.
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Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.