Papercutting Collection

The Papercutting, c. 1890. Found in the Collection of Landesmuseum Joanneum

Silhouette of Mme. Lily Pons
Stunning silhouette of Mme. Lily Pons, the tiny French prima donna, who sang Rosina, the leading role in Rossinis Il Barbiere di Siviglia at Covent Garden in May 1935

Silhouette of Conchita Supervia
A beautiful silhouette of the operatic prima donna, Conchita Supervia, showing her at home in her London flat. 1935

Silhouette of Grace Moore
An intricate silhouette of the American film star, Grace Moore who made her d?t at Covent Garden in June 1935, as Mimi in Puccinis La Boh?. 1935

Silhouette of Mr & Mrs Home Robertson with Mrs J. M. Pryor
This striking silhouette shows Mr and Mrs Home Robertson of Paxton House, Berwick-on-Tweed, and Mrs J. M. Pryor, wife of Mr J. M. Pryor, of Dane End, Hertfordshire

Silhouette of Lady Dufferin and family
A delightful silhouette showing the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava with her daughters, the Ladies Caroline and Perdita Blackwood, and Puffin, the Pekingese

Silhouette of Lady Diana Cooper with her son
A beautiful silhouette showing Lady Diana Cooper reclining on an Empire sofa, while her son John Julius Cooper sits on a stool beside her. 1935

Silhouette of Viscountess Harcourt with her daughters
A delicate silhouette depicting Viscountess Harcourt, wife of the second Viscount Harcourt, with her two daughters, the Hon. Elizabeth Ann and the Hon

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Step back in time with the intricate art of papercutting, a beloved pastime from the late 19th century. Discover the elegance of these delicate silhouettes, featuring the silhouettes of renowned personalities such as Mme. Lily Pons, Conchita Supervia, Grace Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Home Robertson with Mrs. J.M. Pryor, Lady Dufferin and her family, and Lady Diana Cooper with her son. Each intricate design, like "The Papercutting" created around 1890, tells a story through the delicate interplay of light and shadow. With a sharp knife and a piece of paper, let your creativity unfold and capture the essence of timeless beauty.