An Antique Silhouette Portrait Picture

by John Gapp

Early 19th century - Georgian  Gentleman holding a book

from a small collection of similar pictures of the Wall family

frame size 17cm x 27cm 

in original frame

John Gapp was a British silhouettist active in Brighton during 1827–1840, known for his cut paper silhouettes, particularly head-and-shoulders and full-length portraits, which often display a somewhat stiff style but remain collectible due to their rarity