Jenny Lind in character as Amina in La sonnambula. Stipple engraving by B. Holl after E. Walker.

  • Walker, E. (Elizabeth), 1800-1876.
Date:
[between 1800 and 1899]
Reference:
2065180i
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Description

Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish singer, often known as the "Swedish Nightingale". She performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook a concert tour of America beginning in 1850. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music from 1840. Portrayed whole length in costume of La sonnambula (The sleepwalker) in the opera of that name by Vincenzo Bellini (1831)

Publication/Creation

[London?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1800 and 1899]

Physical description

1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; image 28.6 x 19.8 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Jenny Lind. Amina in La sonnambula. E. Walker. B. Holl.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2065180i

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