ABSTRACT
Few painters of either sex could have been more commercially successful than Kauffmann; her classical compositions and portraits were eagerly sought after by the English aristocracy and could be found in most of the major collections including those of George in and other members of the royal family. Kauffmann's work was engraved and reproduced in every conceivable medium including fans, furniture, flower vases, snuffboxes, wine coolers, tea sets, porcelain groups, ceiling and interior decorations. Angelica Kauffmann was born at Chur in 1741. As she was the only child of his two marriages, Josef centered all his interest on her, and she developed precociously. Kauffmann's first compositions show the influence of Batoni, Mengs, and Gavin Hamilton. Her arrival in England coincided with a period of peace and relative prosperity. Her meteoric career may be understood only in the context of her patrons' demands. Women occupy the central place in Kauffmann's work, if not always the formal center.
