HRH The Duchess of Baltimore

<p>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?</p> <p>Today's Image: Gilbert Stuart, <em>Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte</em> (1804). Oil on canvas. Private collection.</p> <p>New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch!</p> <p>Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com</p> <p>Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast</p> <p>Twitter: @ArtHistoricPod</p> <p>TikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support</a>