Inhaltsangabe
A graceful, authoritative portrait of a pioneering 18th‑century artist. This biography sheds new light on Angelica Kauffmann, a founding Royal Academy member whose decorative style captivated patrons and printmakers alike. Drawing on newly discovered documents and a wide range of sources, the book traces her life from early training to her lasting impact in England and Italy. It also explores her partnership with Antonio Zucchi, her portraits and decorative work, and the social world of artists and patrons around 18th‑century Rome and London. Rich with illustrations and critical context, it presents a nuanced, accessible portrait of a celebrated painter who helped shape her era. - Learn how her decorative, feminine style balanced classical influence with a distinctive charm. - See how she navigated marriage, collaboration, and public commissions in a male‑ dominated art world. - Discover the book’s illustrated portfolio, appendices, and newly printed documents that illuminate her career. - Understand her place in art history through thoughtful analysis of portraits, decorative works, and the era’s artistic networks. Ideal for readers of art biography, eighteenth‑century British art, and the lives of women artists who changed the course of cultural history.
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