In her day, Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) was a star throughout all of Europe. Royalty, famous poets, and philosophers flocked to her to have their portraits painted by her. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe called her a ''woman of immense talent''-he reserved the word genius for men-an attitude against which the artist fought her entire life. Her self-confidence helped her succeed in a male-dominated world, where she made her own mark. nnIn this monograph, approximately 150 of her key works of art-including self-portraits, portraits, allegories, historical paintings, and religious depictions-shape an impressive homage to the life and work of Angelica Kauffman. This is the first publication to rigorously connect her artistic works, her personal history, and the places where she lived out her cosmopolitan life. This approach, oriented toward both art and cultural history, also casts light on the intriguing question of the relevance of this exceptional female artist. ( German edition ISBN 978-3-7757-1983-4) nExhibition schedule: Vorarlberger Landesmuseum, Bregenz, and Angelika Kauffmann Museum, Schwarzenberg, June 15-November 5, 2007nn