Kay, John

Gender:
 Male
Date and place of birth:
1742
Date and place of death:
1826
Worked:
(fl) Unknown
Known places of work:
Unknown
Known techniques:
Painted on paper
Known materials:
Paint
Frames:
Signature:
Unknown.

Introduction:

John Kay not only worked as a silhouette artist but also a miniaturist and an engraver. He created a self-portrait in oils, which was housed in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. He painted a number of black silhouettes on paper, of an average standard.

Additional research about John Kay:

Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)

Kay, John (McKechnie Section 2)