Wiche, John Farmer

Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
ca. 1788, Stepney, London
Date and place of death:
dec. 27. 05. 1862. 39 Jewin St., Clerkenwell, London. bur. 03. 06. 1862 Norwood Cemetery, Surrey
Worked:
(fl) ca. 1806-late 1820's
Known places of work:
London
Known techniques:
Painted on card and ivory
Known materials:
Card and ivory
Frames:
Oval fruitwood
Signature:
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)