Hey there, it's the anon who asked about Maria Reynolds! I realized in hindsight (read: two seconds after I sent the ask lmao) that I got her mixed up with Maria Cosway, and then I realized that I don't know crap about her either. Reading past posts you seem to mostly cover stuff about Hamilton and the people surrounding him, and also Maria Cosway isn't American lol, but I hope you don't mind me at least asking anyway? Sorry for rambling it's cool if you don't answer

hey welcome back! don't worry, you're not the first nor the last person to do that lol. and don't worry! europeans are welcome here, so maria cosway is fair game for asking about. however, apologies for asking questions aren't so i hate you (jk ily <3) now i won't be able to go into as much detail because im not drawing from much of my own personal knowledge, but my internet sources will be linked!

Source: The Judgment of Korah, Dathan and Abriam by Maria Louisa Catherine Cecilia Hadfield Cosway

Maria Louisa Catherine Cecilia Hadfield Cosway was the first child of two hotel owners in Florence, Italy. As a young girl in a convent, she showed proficient artistic talent in both drawing and music. She was educated by Johann Zoffany and introduced her to other European artists.

She began painting by copying other works when she began to get recognition, allowing her to travel Italy. After her father's passing, she moved to London in 1779 and became well connected. One such connection was with Angelica Kauffman Church (not the same as Angelica Schuyler Church, though she was friends with her two) who was also a female painter.

Maria was introduced to Richard Cosway in London, and they were married in January 1781 for primarily financial reasons. The couple were within the most fashionable circles of the time. In 1786, the Cosways went to Paris where they met Thomas Jefferson. Maria and Jefferson became friends who flirted an excessive amount, and I found a really interesting article on that here.

Unfortunately, her husband was a grade-A asshole who wouldn't sell her works and stunted her artistic growth. I'm an artist, and I can tell you, a few months off can really do a lot of damage to your muscle memory and suddenly everything you put on paper looks like absolute shit, so I feel for her.

Maria had her only daughter, Louisa Paolina Angelica, in May 1790 but her health suffered afterwards. She went to Italy to recoup and returned to London in 1794. In 1796, her daughter tragically died.

Maria coped by turning to religion, Catholicism to be specifically (been there too, she just like me fr). However, on the plus side, she got her prints published by Rudolph Ackermann and made etchings of paintings at the Louvre which had been stolen during the Napoleonic Wars. She actually knew the Bonapartes personally and their patronage allowed her to open a girls' school at Lyons in 1803, which is so badass. She would later open another school for girls in Lodi in 1812.

Her husband died in 1821, and she sold his work at auction. She used some of the profit from these sales to fund her school in Lodi which is so fucking metal. She was actually made a baroness by the Austrian Emperor and Empress after they visited her school. That's also fucking metal.

She lived the rest of her life in Lodi where she died in 1838 near her school. In conclusion, Maria Cosway was more badass than I realized, and I think she's absolutely lovely. RAHHH WOMEN!!!

I hope this has helped. Again, sorry I haven't been able to go as in-depth, but I don't know Maria like that. I'm gonna give you extra sources just because I love you so much. I hope you can find a jumping off point!! European painters are always interesting, especially if they're badass, metal women who kick names and take ass, so I encourage you to do more research!!!

Sources: Maria Cosway- Royal Academy of Arts

Royal Collection Trust- Maria Cosway Collection (this has her art!!)

American Heritage- Thomas Jefferson and Maria Cosway (this was quoted in the post!)

Yale Center for British Art- Maria Cosway Was a Part of England's First Celebrity Art Couple

Maria Hadfield Cosway (Printmaker), Richard Cosway (Artist), Music has charms, 1785

The Duchess of Devonshire - Georgiana Spencer

Georgiana Spencer, also known as Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire was a socialite born in 1757, and was know as 'Gee' by many. At 17, she was married to the 5th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish, making Georgiana mistress of Chatsworth, Chiswick House, Hardwick Hall, estates at Bolton Abbey, and Lismore Castle. Since William Cavendish's Mother had died 20 years earlier, Georgiana was left with the responsibility of overlooking all houses, servants and residents living in the estate alone.

However, Georgiana became a big part of Society. She took part in many political gatherings, was an uncontrollable gambler, and invited many into her home, including royalty, actors, musicians, and other aristocrats. She was a big fashion icon of her time, setting trends and wearing extravagant clothing that everyone loved and talked about.

Georgiana was also a writer and poet, and when she was 19, she wrote a poem about the public's view on her and called it "to myself". The Duchess then became a mother, but her daughter was not her own, as the Duke (William Cavendish) had had a relationship before marrying Georgiana, which had led to Charlotte being born. Georgiana suddenly became a mother to Charlotte but loved her as her own.

The Duke's arrangement of Georgiana needed to provide a son was still not met after Georgiana gave birth to Georgiana in 1783, and Harriet in 1785. This added to the already rocky marriage between the Duke and Duchess. Although loved by society, Georgiana found herself to be alone, till she found Lady Elizabeth Foster who she became great friends with. Elizabeth, also known as Bess, was their for Georgiana however, she then became the Duke's mistress. Although Georgiana knew William didn't love her, she was still frustrated and saddened by William taking away Bess from her, and also felt betrayed by Bess herself. Not long afterwards, Georgiana gave birth to her first son, William Cavendish, who would became the 6th Duke of Devonshire.

The Duchess then had an affair with Charles Grey, a politician who she had admired for years, even before her marriage to the Duke. This had then lead to her becoming pregnant with Charles Grey's child. William Cavendish sent Georgiana away to the country, and Bess requested to join her, hopping to rebuild their friendship, which they did. When Eliza, Georgiana and Charles' daughter was born, William said that if Georgiana wanted to keep Eliza, she wouldn't be able to see her other children ever again. This lead Georgiana to give up Eliza to Charles Grey's parents and became Charles' "niece". However, Georgiana visited Eliza in secret as she grew up, and acted as her unofficial god-parent.

Georgiana, Elizabeth, and William lived together till Georgiana's death in 1806. Before her death, she traveled to many places including France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, and gave her blessing for William and Bess to marry, which they went on to do three years after Georgiana's death.

^ Thomas Gainsborough (1787) Portrait of Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire

^ Maria Hadfield Cosway. (1781-1782) Georgiana as Cynthia from Spencer's 'Faerie Queene'

^ A gaming table at Devonshire House. 1791. Thomas Rowlandson.

^ Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Elizabeth Foster. C. 1785. John Downman. Chatswoth. Available at: https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/history-of-chatsworth/georgiana-cavendish-duchess-of-devonshire/ (website) (Accessed: February 2024).

^ Chatsworth. (no date) Georgiana Cavendish, duchess of devonshire (1757-1806). Available at: https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/history-of-chatsworth/georgiana-cavendish-duchess-of-devonshire/ (website) (Accessed: February 2024).

^ Sarahmurden (2023) What became of Charlotte Williams, the illegitimate daughter of the 5th duke of devonshire?, All Things Georgian. Available at: https://georgianera.wordpress.com/2015/02/15/what-became-of-charlotte-williams-the-illegitimate-daughter-of-the-5th-duke-of-devonshire/ (Accessed: February 2024).

Sappho von Maria Hadfield Cosway Graphit auf Papier, 1826

Maria Hadfield Cosway - Sappho, 1826.

Maria Cosway (English, 1760 - 1838): A Persian Lady Worshipping the Rising Sun (1784) (via ArtUK)

His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York and Bishop of Osnabourg, by  Maria Cecilia Louisa Hadfield (after Richard Cosway), 1789

Maria Cosway, née Hadfield (11 June 1760 - 5 January 1838)

A Persian Lady Worshipping the Rising Sun Maria Hadfield Cosway (1759–1838) Sir John Soane’s Museum

Hey Thomas! Who do you have a crush on?

Jeff: There’s this girl… Maria Hadfield (Cosway). I enjoy spending time with her *looking at Alex at the distance (?)*

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire as Cynthia from The Faerie Queen, by Maria Hadfield Cosway

HAPPY 261st BIRTHDAY Maria Cosway (née Hadfield)

🍼Survives murderous nursemaid

🎨Ignores husband who insists she give up painting

🥂Arts hostess

👩‍🎨30+ artworks the Royal Academy of Arts

🗺️Leaves husband to travel Europe

📚Est 2 girls' schools

💗Steals heart of Thomas Jefferson in Paris

La Pensione Hadfield, Maria e gli altri

La Pensione Hadfield, Maria e gli altri

L’autoritratto di Maria Hadfield Cosway ci narra una storia dagli interessanti scenari sull’hotellerie fiorentina e sugli stranieri in città. Maria era nata nel 1760 a Firenze, in un palazzo che ancora possiamo ammirare fra via dei Geppi e via Santo Spirito. Suo padre, l’inglese Charles Hadfield, aveva inaugurato la sua pensione nel 1759 dopo che, nel suo personale Grand Tour, aveva potuto…

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