Gallery Edition – Silhouette of Mrs. Thomas Wheeler Williams, Lucretia Woodbridge Perkins, 1796-1829 by Auguste Edouart – 44×59 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the late 18th to mid 19th century, Auguste Edouart’s Silhouette of Mrs. Thomas Wheeler Williams, Lucretia Woodbridge Perkins, 1796-1829 exemplifies the Victorian Silhouette Art style that was gaining popularity during this period. The artist’s technique of cutting out a black silhouette against a beige background with subtle gray wash at the bottom creates a sense of intimacy and delicacy. This visual restraint is intentional, as Edouart sought to evoke a sense of refinement and elegance through his use of minimal color and simplified form. The atmospheric intent is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to focus on the subtleties of the subject’s profile.When enlarged to 44×59 inches, the palette, spatial depth, and compositional structure of Silhouette of Mrs. Thomas Wheeler Williams, Lucretia Woodbridge Perkins, 1796-1829 take on a new level of sophistication. The chromatic structure, dominated by