Artwork
Miss Linwood
Miss Linwood is a print by J. Junr. Hopwood. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Miss Linwood is a 19th-century print depicting a portrait of its namesake. Created by J. Junr. Hopwood, the work is a small, straightforward paper print.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses solely on Miss Linwood's face, eschewing elaborate backgrounds to emphasize her portrait.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a common 19th-century printing technique, characteristic of the era's printmaking practices.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Harry Beard Collection and is now held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
English needleworker J. Junr. Hopwood left one known print behind: Miss Linwood, a hand-painted image of the famous embroidery artist herself working on a large sampler. The print dates to the early 1800s, when portrait…
