Jenny Lind (1820-1887) 1858 - 1869

This 19th century portrait, "Jenny Lind (1820-1887)," by Jeremiah Gurney, is a black and white, albumen silver print that captures the Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind, in a seated pose. Her formal dress and elegant posture are in keeping with the style of the time. The photograph highlights Lind's beauty and fame, capturing her likeness in detail, and is a fine example of early photographic portraiture. The work is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.