Mitchell, John Thomas
Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
Unknown
Worked:
(fl) 1798-1830
Known places of work:
London
Known techniques:
Cut paper
Known materials:
Enamel
Frames:
Unknown
Signature:
Recorded
Introduction:
Little biographical information is available for J T Mitchell. It is known he worked for many years at the same address as Trewinnard in London. On their shared trade label, Mitchell advertises “miniatures painted”. However, only 1 silhouette is actually ascribed to Mitchell, this depicts the sitter Sir Narborough D’Aeth, painted in colour. A liberal use of gum Arabic is used, and there is a rough shadow at the base of the portrait.
Additional research about J. T. Mitchell:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)