Who painted Lolotte and Werther?

Lolotte and Werther was painted by Eunice Pinney in 1810.

Where can I see Lolotte and Werther?

Lolotte and Werther is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lolotte and Werther?

Lolotte and Werther is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Lolotte and Werther

Eunice Pinney , 1810

Lolotte and Werther is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist Eunice Pinney. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

“Lolotte and Werder” is a work attributed to Eunice Pinney, dated to 1810. The piece combines a watercolor drawing with an inserted engraving titled “Winter,” which is mounted in a simulated frame on the surface. The composition presents two figures, identified as Lolotte and Werther, set within a narrative scene derived from a literary source.

Subject & Meaning

The two central figures reference the characters Lolotte and Werther from a novel popular in the early nineteenth century, suggesting a visual interpretation of a specific episode in the story. Their gestures and surrounding details hint at the emotional tone of the literary moment, inviting viewers to connect the image with the text’s themes of love and melancholy.

Technique & Style

Pinney’s primary medium is watercolor, applied with a delicate hand that renders the figures and background in soft washes. The added engraving, an original print named “Winter,” is affixed to the watercolor and framed in a faux border, creating a layered effect that juxtaposes the fluidity of watercolor with the linear precision of printmaking.

History & Provenance

The work is recorded as an 1810 creation by Eunice Pinney, an American artist known for her drawings and prints. The engraving “Winter” is an authentic contemporary piece, not a later reproduction, and its inclusion suggests the artist’s intent to merge two distinct media within a single composition.

Context

During the early 1800s, American women artists like Pinney often worked in watercolor and print, mediums accessible for domestic practice. Incorporating an engraved image into a watercolor reflects a broader interest in mixed-media experimentation and the circulation of literary themes through visual art.