Sense & Sensibility by Kirsten Tambling
Kirsten Tambling discusses the book "Mrs Kauffman and Madame Le Brun: The Entwined Lives of Two Great Eighteenth-Century Women Artists" by Franny Moyle.
Angelica Kauffman: A Multifaceted Artist
Angelica Kauffman was a skilled artist with various talents. She could play the glass harmonica, as witnessed by Danish poet Helfrich Peter Sturz in 1768, who described her playing with "her large expressive eyes devoutly cast upwards".
- She played the cittern.
- She delighted guests with poetry recitations.
Her large expressive eyes devoutly cast upwards
As an artist, Kauffman created portraits, such as the 1767 depiction of the Duchess of Brunswick, showcasing her skill in capturing classical drapery and sumptuous colors.
Author's summary: Discussing Kauffman's art and life.
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