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Jenny Lind, by J. Cook, 1847

Jenny Lind

J. Cook

1847

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Jenny Lind is a 1847 by J. Cook, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. Cook
When & what style?
1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is a portrait of Jenny Lind. It was made in 1847 by J. Cook. The portrait is part of the Harry Beard Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and it's an example of Romanticism, which was an art movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

A 1847 print by J. Cook depicts Jenny Lind in a half-length portrait, shown wearing an off-the-shoulder dress with a lace collar. Published by Richard Bentley in London, the image is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. Cook

This 19th-century British printmaker turned singers and scenes into crisp, collectible images.

See the richer artist page
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