Wiche, John Farmer

Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
Unknown
Worked:
(fl) early-19th century
Known places of work:
London
Known techniques:
Painted on card
Known materials:
Thinned black pigment
Frames:
Unknown
Signature:
Not recorded

Introduction:

Wiche’s work was typical of the time except for one remarkable detail; the shallow extent of the back on existent silhouettes, where the bust-line termination dips sharply to the front. This feature is distinctive enough to be considered an indentifying trait. Wiche is known to have worked from several addresses in London, and was for some of his life a miniature painter. Dress on known silhouettes is accurately portrayed and shows an eye for detail.

Additional research about John Farmer Wiche:

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

Wiche, John Farmer (McKechnie Section 2)