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Silhouettes became popular in the early nineteenth century as an alternative to the painted portrait miniature or more formal oil on canvas.
The silhouettes are generally set in profile to emphasise the outline proportions and features of the sitter or scene. The result is a very effective form of portraiture; reducing the detail to the outline can define likeness and character. They are also an excellent source for recording the changing styles and fashions of earlier generations.
The silhouette is produced by either cutting card or by drawing an outline and painting in, sometimes on the reverse of a sheet of glass. The contrast in light and shade, along with the emphasis on details makes them highly decorative.
Production of silhouettes, especially cut card, was cheaper than other methods and this added to their popularity. Individual artists did become famous for their production but in the main it was widespread amongst professional and amateur artists.
The production method makes the individual silhouette fragile but if properly framed early nineteenth-century examples remain in good condition today.
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Grantham school joins Carol Service in celebration of town’s hospital![]()
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...