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Georgiana as Cynthia from Spensers Faerie Queene, 1781-82 (oil on canvas)
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Georgiana as Cynthia from Spensers Faerie Queene, 1781-82 (oil on canvas)
CTS336332 Georgiana as Cynthia from Spensers Faerie Queene, 1781-82 (oil on canvas) by Cosway, Maria Hadfield (1759-1838); 219.7x160 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Georgiana (1757-1806) Duchess of Devonshire; poem by Edmund Spenser (c.1552-99); ); Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright
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© Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, as Cynthia from Spenser's Faerie Queene. Painted by Maria Hadfield Cosway in 1781-82, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 219.7x160 cm and is part of The Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth. Georgiana exudes elegance and grace as she embodies the mythical figure of Cynthia, also known as Diana or Artemis. Dressed in a flowing Greek tunic and adorned with a crescent moon crown, she personifies purity and femininity. Her aristocratic status is evident through her regal posture and refined features. The artist skillfully captures Georgiana against a backdrop of billowing clouds, adding an ethereal touch to the portrait. This celestial setting further emphasizes her connection to nature and symbolizes her role as the goddess of the moon. Not only does this painting showcase Georgiana's beauty but it also pays homage to Edmund Spenser's renowned poem. By portraying herself as Cynthia, Georgiana aligns herself with powerful female figures from literature who embody strength and independence. Reproduced here with permission from Chatsworth Settlement Trustees, this image transports us back to a time when art was used to celebrate both beauty and intellect. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power that portraiture holds in capturing not only physical likeness but also deeper layers of meaning within society's elite circles.
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