Artwork
Jenny Lind "Norman"-roolissa
Jenny Lind "Norman"-roolissa is a drawing by Maria Röhl. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. This pastel drawing on paper depicts a woman in an operatic costume.
About this work
Overview
This pastel drawing on paper depicts a woman in an operatic costume. The artist, Maria Röhl, employed a delicate technique to capture the intricate details of the character's attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is dressed as a character from an opera, likely Jenny Lind, a renowned Swedish soprano. The costume's elaborate designs and patterns suggest the character's significance and the artist's attention to detail.
Technique & Style
Röhl used pastel on paper to create the drawing, a medium that requires subtle skill and precision. The level of detail achieved in the costume's designs and patterns demonstrates the artist's technical proficiency.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Christina Röhl (26 July 1801 – 5 July 1875) was a Swedish portrait artist. She made portraits of many of the best known people in Sweden in the first half of the 19th century. Her paintings are exhibited at the…
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