Lynass, Master
Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
Unknown
Worked:
(fl) 19th century
Known places of work:
Unknown
Known techniques:
Cut paper
Known materials:
Paper
Frames:
Unknown
Signature:
Not Recorded
Introduction:
Master Lynass is recorded in Jackson’s ‘Dictionary’ as a cutter of silhouettes, active in the 19th century. One example of his work is described; a cut silhouette of a man, bearing a printed label. This read: “A Portrait by Master Lynass, in 20 seconds without drawing or machine”. No examples of his work are currently known.
Additional research about Master Lynass:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)
Lynass, Master (McKechnie Section 1)