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Ellis Cornelia Knight, 1793 (oil on canvas)
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Ellis Cornelia Knight, 1793 (oil on canvas)
940210 Ellis Cornelia Knight, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Kauffman, Angelica (1741-1807); 96x80 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This portrait was painted in Rome,
where the sitter lived because of financial difficulties
after the death of her father, Admiral Sir Joseph Knight.
She was a talented amateur artist and writer
and is shown having just drawn a naval monument.
The design rests on her Roman novel Marcus Flaminius.
Knight is dressed in the fashionable Grecian style.
Her cameo originally showed the goddess Minerva
but the artist was asked to change it to a self-portrait.
); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133668
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This portrait print showcases Ellis Cornelia Knight, a talented amateur artist and writer from the 18th century. Painted by Angelica Kauffman in Rome, where Knight resided due to financial struggles after her father's passing, this oil on canvas piece measures 96x80 cm and is housed at the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. In the image, Knight is depicted just after completing a drawing of a naval monument, which was inspired by her Roman novel Marcus Flaminius. Dressed in fashionable Grecian attire, she exudes elegance and sophistication. Originally adorned with a cameo featuring the goddess Minerva, it was later replaced with a self-portrait as per request. The painting beautifully captures Knight's passion for art and writing while also reflecting her resilience amidst challenging circumstances. With meticulous brushwork and attention to detail, Kauffman brings out both the inner strength and artistic prowess of her subject. This print from Fine Art Finder allows viewers to appreciate not only Knight's beauty but also her contribution to literature and visual arts during an era dominated by male artists. It serves as a reminder of the remarkable women who defied societal norms to pursue their passions wholeheartedly. Bridgeman Images has skillfully preserved this historical masterpiece for art enthusiasts worldwide to admire its significance within European art history.
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