Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Laurie and Whittle in 14.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Laurie and Whittle , 14

Untitled is a print by the Romanticist artist Laurie and Whittle. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Romanticism loved mixing everyday life with drama, and here it’s a cheeky London tune.

This early 1800s print shows a park scene with people gathered under trees. They’re singing “Lunnun is the Devil” by T. Cooke, printed right below the image. Laurie and Whittle published it in London on Valentine’s Day, 1809.

The sheet music below the picture lets us hear the very song the crowd is enjoying. Romanticism loved mixing everyday life with drama, and here it’s a cheeky London tune.

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Overview

This 1809 print by Laurie and Whittle depicts a lively scene in a park, where a group of people have gathered under trees. The image is accompanied by the lyrics to a song, printed below.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a moment of communal entertainment, with the crowd singing 'Lunnun is the Devil', a song by T. Cooke. The inclusion of the song's lyrics below the image creates a multisensory experience.

History & Provenance

Published in London on Valentine's Day, 1809, by Laurie and Whittle, this print reflects the cultural tastes of early 19th-century England.

Context

The blending of everyday life with popular culture, as seen in this print, is characteristic of Romantic-era aesthetics, which often emphasized the dramatic and the vernacular.