Miss Love in the character of Don Giovanni
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Miss Love in the character of Don Giovanni is a 1830 by Arliss, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows Miss Emma Sarah Love dressed as Don Giovanni in 1830. She’s one of the few women known to play this famous male role on stage. It’s a rare look at how women took on heroic or villainous parts back then. Romanticism loved bold emotions and dramatic characters like Don Giovanni. Prints like this let fans keep a reminder of their favorite performances. That’s why this piece still stands out today. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints from this time.
