John Miers Silhouette Miniature

John Miers (English 1758-1821), Born in Leeds, he established a business first in Edinburgh, and operated in various Northern towns before setting up studios in The Strand, London around 1788. Here he operated a very successful business recording customers profiles in "3 minute sittings". His miniatures were produced on ivory or plaster and feature delicate shading to show detail of the hair and clothes. The sitter's face was recorded as a black silhouette.

Inscription on back reads: “Miers, Profile-Painter & Jeweller, No. 111 opposite Exeter Change Strand London. Continues to execute likenesses in profile shade in a style peculiarly striking & elegant whereby the most forcible animation is retained to the minute size for setting in Rings, Lockets, Bracelets etc. Mr. Miers pumber of copies without the trouble of sitting again. Flat or Concave glassed with Burnished gold borders to any dimensions for Prints, Drawings etc. “

Approximate Size: 5.25" H x 4" W