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This is my silhouette cutting of H.P. Lovecraft.
As was the practice for silhouette cutters in centuries past, the original silhouette is kept as a template from which subsequent duplicates can be cut. However, each silhouette will vary in small respects as each one will be additionally detailed with blade and scissors.

Though Lovecraft had a few extant silhouettes cut during his lifetime, this silhouette is not based on those but is taken largely from the profile photo of Lovecraft with writer Frank Belknap Long as well as from a careful study of Lovecraft's facial contours in other photographs. The style of the silhouette is typical for the 1920s with the white collar cut from the black paper.

Showing eyelashes on a silhouette was a conceit or fashion of the cutter rather than a depiction of reality, Only in very rare cases would the eyelashes actually protrude beyond the profile. In service of verisimilitude, I've decided to leave off the eyelashes in order to more realistically depict Lovecraft's unique and strong profile.

For those interested, I will hand cut duplicates of this silhouette, mount it on warm ivory paper with a facsimile of the author's signature and mount it in a simple matte as seen in this image. I'll sign it subtly in pencil.

The Lovecraft silhouette is within a 4.5" X 6.5" window in a, 8" X 10" matte. The size is standard for those who may want to have it framed. The silhouette will be mounted, matted, protected in a crystal clear envelope for $30. plus $5 postage and careful packaging.

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This is my silhouette cutting of H.P. Lovecraft.
As was the practice for silhouette cutters in centuries past, the original silhouette is kept as a template from which subsequent duplicates can be cut. However, each silhouette will vary in small respects as each one will be additionally detailed with blade and scissors.

Though Lovecraft had a few extant silhouettes cut during his lifetime, this silhouette is not based on those but is taken largely from the profile photo of Lovecraft with writer Frank Belknap Long as well as from a careful study of Lovecraft's facial contours in other photographs. The style of the silhouette is typical for the 1920s with the white collar cut from the black paper.

Showing eyelashes on a silhouette was a conceit or fashion of the cutter rather than a depiction of reality, Only in very rare cases would the eyelashes actually protrude beyond the profile. In service of verisimilitude, I've decided to leave off the eyelashes in order to more realistically depict Lovecraft's unique and strong profile.

For those interested, I will hand cut duplicates of this silhouette, mount it on warm ivory paper with a facsimile of the author's signature and mount it in a simple matte as seen in this image. I'll sign it subtly in pencil.

The Lovecraft silhouette is within a 4.5" X 6.5" window in a, 8" X 10" matte. The size is standard for those who may want to have it framed. The silhouette will be mounted, matted, protected in a crystal clear envelope for $30. plus $5 postage and careful packaging.

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