Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) was one of America’s first international celebrities and self-made women. But how did this Baltimore girl come to count royalty among her in-laws—a century or two before the likes of Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle snagged their princes? The answer may lie in her unique triple-view portrait by Gilbert Stuart…or is that only part of Elizabeth’s story?Today's Image: Gilbert Stuart, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1804). Oil on canvas. Private collection.New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch!Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_factInstagram: @artofhistorypodcastTwitter: @ArtHistoricPodTikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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