Clarke, William
Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
Unknown
Worked:
(fl) ca. 1820's
Known places of work:
Unknown
Known techniques:
Painted on card
Known materials:
Card
Frames:
Paper-mache
Signature:
Recorded
Introduction:
A single profile of a young girl is the source of information for William Clarke. Biographical details for this artist are nonexistent, a situation further complicated by the fact that Clarke or Clark was a common name amongst profilists. However, a William Clarke is listed in Pigot’s Commercial Directory in 1828 and 1829, and it has been suggested that this could be the artist here. The profile shows a generous use of gum Arabic and Chinese white in the detail. The work is signed ‘Clarke’ below the bust line.
Additional research about William Clarke:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)
Clarke, William (McKechnie Section 7)Gallery Silhouettes
