This Swiss Neoclassicist painter was chosen to paint the portrait of Monsignor Nevroni, bishop of Como, before she turned 12. Later, she became a distinguished portrait painter.
- Elizabeth Blackwell
- Angelica Kauffmann
- Ann Bateman
- Hester Bateman
Answer
The correct answer is B) Angelica Kauffmann.
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