Artwork
Miss Love as Lilla
Miss Love as Lilla is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas A. Woolnoth. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Emma Sarah Love posing as Lilla. It’s a hand-colored print by Thomas A. Woolnoth from 1828.
The image was published in London by John Cumberland the same day it was made. That’s one of the earliest dated prints we can pin down like this.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this rare piece in person.
Overview
Miss Love as Lilla is a hand-colored print created by Thomas A. Woolnoth in 1828, depicting Emma Sarah Love in a character portrayal.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Emma Sarah Love posing as Lilla, a character from an unspecified narrative or performance.
Technique & Style
The print is hand-colored, indicating a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail beyond a simple monochrome image.
History & Provenance
Published by John Cumberland in London on August 1, 1828, this print is notable for its precise dating. It was once part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Alfred Woolnoth (1785–1857) was an English engraver. He was known for his portraits of theatre people. He also painted, and engraved works of Correggio and Van Dyck. Woolnoth was engraver to Queen Victoria. His…
