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ARTIST

William Henry Brown

1815–1875

William Henry Brown, known for his silhouette portraits and early photographic experiments, captured the likenesses of figures like John Quincy Adams.

ABOUT

coal mine owner

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NOTABLE WORKS

Silhouette of Mr. Pierce of Springwater, New York 1828 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Silhouette of Nathaniel Babson of Gloucester, Massachusetts 1828 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Silhouette of Edward Worth of Saco, Maine 1828 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Silhouette of John Quincy Adams 1828 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Silhouette of a Young Man Before an Open Window, Facing Right 1830 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Love's the Lightest 1834 · Art Institute of Chicago

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

William Fox TalbotEarly photography Louis DaguerreEarly photography Augustin EdouartSilhouette art

Influenced

George Peter Alexander HealyAmerican portrait painting

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