04/24/2026
I’ve been sitting on these Victorian silhouette images for a couple of years now, hoarding them like a tiny jewelry goblin! So many of you have asked when I’d make this series again… today I started!
These silhouettes come from the work of Augustin Amant Constant Fidèle Édouart (1789–1861), a French artist who turned simple silhouette portraiture into something far more intimate. These are full scenes of families, elegant interiors, captured conversations, and moments of ordinary life preserved in shadow.
I love that these weren’t just decorative. They were records of real people, carefully labeled and remembered. But also something that you can imprint with the imaginings of your own ancestors and stories.
They feel a little haunting and deeply tender. I can almost hear the eerie laughter of Victorian children echoing from the attic now as a lone ball rolls down the hallway.
Scroll through to see some of the finished pieces from the original series.
Which silhouette scene would you choose for yourself—the elegant terrace, the quiet interior, the dancing figures, or one of the tiny portrait profiles? I’d love to know which one speaks to you most ✨
