Artwork
Jenny Lind in La Sonnambula
Jenny Lind in La Sonnambula is a print by the Romanticist artist W H Mote. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts Jenny Lind, a renowned Swedish soprano, in a performance of La Sonnambula.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Jenny Lind, a renowned Swedish soprano, in a performance of La Sonnambula. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds the print, which is part of its extensive collection of artworks from the Romanticism period.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Jenny Lind, known as 'the Swedish Nightingale', in character. Lind's exceptional voice made her a celebrated performer across Europe and beyond, with notable appearances in London and the United States.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. A related artefact, a bracelet similar to those worn by Lind in the print, was donated to the museum in 1987.
Artist & collection
Artist
W. H. Mote loved opera so much he turned its stars into prints you could pin on your wall. In 1844 he caught the Italian soprano Giulia Grisi mid-role as Rosina in *The Barber of Seville*, her flounces frozen in ink…
