Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Angelica Kauffman in 1793.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Angelica Kauffman , 1793

Untitled is a print by the Romanticist artist Angelica Kauffman. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Angelica Kauffman made this print in 1793. It’s a small, two-part image of Saint Cecilia. One side shows her in red ink, the other in black.

The cool trick? You slide the frame’s ring and the colors swap on the spot. The frame itself is fancy too—blue glass with gold designs.

Fun puzzle to try next time you’re at a museum.

Overview

This print, created by Angelica Kauffman in 1793, is a mechanically interactive work featuring a dual image of Saint Cecilia. The print is presented in a specially designed frame that allows the viewer to switch between two different versions of the image.

Technique & Style

The print is composed of two oval stipple prints, one in red and one in black, cut into horizontal strips and reassembled in a frame. The frame features verre eglomisé decoration, with a dark blue background and gold ornamentation, including an oval border and stylized flowers in the corners.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Saint Cecilia, a Christian martyr and patron saint of music, in two different versions. The use of red and black ink may symbolize different aspects of her character or story.