Artwork
Jenny Lind
Jenny Lind is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This pencil drawing portrays Jenny Lind, the renowned opera singer, in a characteristic attire, highlighting her facial features amidst loosely sketched background elements.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Jenny Lind, is depicted holding a bouquet, with two men in the background—one gesturing towards her, the other writing. This composition may imply her public admiration or the documentation of her presence.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, quick lines, the drawing prioritizes Lind's likeness, with the background figures and details rendered more hastily, suggesting a rapid sketch or preliminary study.
History & Provenance
Part of a larger collection of 390 sketches by Daniel Maclise, also featuring works by other notable artists like Calderon, T.S. Cooper, and Landseer, with subjects including prominent figures of the time.
Context
Created within a collection that includes portraits of literary and political figures (e.g., Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Benjamin Disraeli), this sketch situates Lind among the celebrated personalities of her era.
Legacy
Now part of a significant artistic archive, the drawing contributes to the historical record of Jenny Lind's cultural impact and the artistic practices of Daniel Maclise.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.
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