By the time one of the most renowned Neoclassical artists in history was in her early 40s, she was already one of the most famous painters in Europe. Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) moved to Rome in the early 1780s and spent the final quarter-century of her life in the Italian capital. She never stopped painting and …
Angelica Kauffman
Very few Swiss artists in history have been so successful as Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807). This incredibly talented Neoclassical artist not only had great success in Rome but also became one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in London in 1768. She was very much liked wherever she went due to her natural charm, …
The life story of one of the most famous Neoclassical artists in history is extremely interesting. Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann (1741-1807) traveled extensively and was successful wherever she went. Her immense artistic talent and polyglot abilities certainly helped, although it’s clear that she possessed a natural charm as well. Let’s take a closer look at …