Cosway, Maria b. 1759 d. January 5, 1838 Artist. Born Maria Louisa Catherine Cecilia Hadfield in Florence, Italy to English parents. Convent educated, her talent for art was recognized early and she studied both in Italy and England. At nineteen she was elected a member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. She traveled to England at the invitation of Angelica Kauffman who introduced her to society. She met Richard Cosway, who was well regarded as a miniature painter. They married in London on January 18, 1781. American Ambassador...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Santa Marie Delle Grazie, Milan, Provincia di Milano, Lombardia, Italy
b. 1759 d. January 5, 1838