Mary Moser
(1744-1819), Artist; founding member of the Royal AcademyMary Lloyd (née Moser)
Sitter in 6 portraits
Mary Moser trained with her father George Michael Moser, a Swiss engraver, medallist and a leading figure at the St Martin's Lane Academy, as well as the first keeper of the Royal Academy. His connections and involvement in London's early art institutions helped his talented daughter. At fourteen, Mary won her first Society of Arts medal for her flower drawings. In 1768 she became one of two female founding members of the Royal Academy with Angelica Kauffmann. Moser exhibited regularly until she retired in 1810, becoming the leading flower painter of the time. Her greatest commission, from c.1792, was the symbolic and patriotic programme of floral decoration at Queen Charlotte's villa at Frogmore.
The Academicians of the Royal Academy
by John Sanders, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
watercolour and ink, 1773, based on a work of 1772
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Key to 'The Academicians of the Royal Academy'
by John Sanders, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
pencil, circa 1773
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The Academicians of the Royal Academy
by Richard Earlom, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
mezzotint, published 1773
NPG D21304
by Charles (Cantelowe, Cantlo) Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D10716
by Charles (Cantelowe, Cantlo) Bestland, after Henry Singleton
stipple engraving, published 1802 (1795)
NPG D36021
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