early life and career maria anna angelika kauffmann, a swiss neoclassical painter, was born in chur, switzerland in 1741. her life's work would take her to the heights of success in london and rome, marking her as one of the founding members of the royal academy in london in 1768. artistic achievements primarily remembered as a history painter, kauffmann's skillset extended far beyond this genre. she was also an accomplished portraitist, landscape, and decoration painter. her work, characterized by its neoclassical style, showcased her mastery of various artistic disciplines. notable works an…