Berry, I.
Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
Unknown
Worked:
(fl) 1798-1800
Known places of work:
London
Known techniques:
Painted on glass
Known materials:
Glass
Frames:
Pearwood
Signature:
Unknown
Introduction:
I Berry was active for around three years in the late 18th century. There has been some debate as to whether his initial should be ‘I’ or ‘J’, with no consensus as yet. Berry worked on glass, both convex and flat. Very few examples of his work have been discovered. However, some are backed with an elaborate trade label, which perhaps suggests that he painted more profiles than we know. He appears to have used pearwood to frame. Berry was a relatively accomplished artist, and took particular care over sitters’ dress.
Additional research about I. Berry:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)
Berry, I. (McKechnie Section 3)Source: Joll (Hon. Secretary of the Silhouette Collectors Club and Editor of the Club's newsletter)
Berry, I. (SCC Newsletter April 2001)