Hallam, John (McKechnie Section 1)

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Though he is better known for his painted work, Hallam also cut bust-length black profiles of indifferent quality, two of which are illustrated. Both are of women, and both are in frames bearing a hanger with the Royal coat-of-arms and inscribed with the name I. Hallam. As both frames appear to be sealed at the back with contemporary backing, both profiles must be attributed to Hallam, although their style bears little resemblance to that of his painted work.

Ills. 426, 427

426
Mrs Baven
Cut silhouette
c. 1821
3½ x 2¾in./90 x 70mm.
Frame: with hanger inscribed by the artist, and bearing the Royal coat-of-arms

 

Author’s collection

 

427
Unknown woman
Cut silhouette
c. 1821
3 x 2¼in./77 x 58mm.
Frame: with hanger inscribed by the artist, and bearing the Royal coat-of-arms

 

Crown Copyright. Victoria and Albert Museum No. P67-1924