Beatrix (Beatrice) Sherman, American, 1894-1975, Twelve full length silhouettes of notable persons in the Military includes John H. Hauser (Captain of Wisconsin Infantry), Major James Hilieney (34th Infantry, Red Bulls), Captain S.M Guardabash (sp?), John W.N. Schultz (Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army), Captain Raily (Representative for Admiral Byrd), John T. Anderson (Master Sergeant of U.S. Army) , R.F Hickman (US Navy), H.J.D. Harris (Rear Admiral,US), Cingel Solena Villarenor, John Carroll Cone(154th Squadron Arkansas National Guard), Dr. Leiuachuwith (sp?) (Major of Brazilian Army), J.H. Glennon (Rear Admiral US), autographed, some with verso artists studio advertisement, personal notations. Biography: Beatrix Sherman styled herself after 19th C. French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart. Sherman, like Edouart, kept books with an extra copy of each sitter's silhouette enabling her to create an extensive personal archive that included both the silhouettes and the sitter's (sic.) autographs. Sherman traveled extensively, established a permanent studio in Manhattan throughout the 1950’s. She attended art classes at The Art Students League, eventually becoming a lifetime member. From an early age, she had begun copyrighting silhouettes of several of the famous people she cut. Sherman’s subjects include all the U.S. Presidents, as well as other politicians, military leaders, writers, royalty, prominent businessmen and women, socialites, athletes, artists, theatre, film actors, producers and directors.

Mat Board 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 to 12 x 6
Property of a New Orleans collector, Silhouettes acquired from the Family of Beatrix Sherman

Creases to corners, paper toning, spots, silhouette with areas of sheen, likely from adhesive