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The Swedish Nightingale

Print
ca. mid 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print in homage to the singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887), also known as the Swedish Nightingale, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Swedish Nightingale (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Print, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print in homage to the singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887), also known as the Swedish Nightingale, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Colour print depicting a country scene. In the centre of the scene is an additional 'flap' of paper. When this flap is closed it depicts a nightingale, when opened it reveals a portrait of the singer, Jenny Lind.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.2cm
  • Width: 13.4cm
Print only
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceThe Swedish Nightingale
Summary
Print in homage to the singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887), also known as the Swedish Nightingale, Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.1190-2013

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Record createdApril 4, 2013
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