Amelia Curran (painter)

In 1810, through her father, she met novelist William Godwin [3] and Aaron Burr, the American politician.

In 1812 Percy Shelley traveled to Ireland to campaign against the injustices done there under British rule and was introduced to her father.

[9] They are noted for their androgynous features, and their striking similarity to Guido Reni's painting of Beatrice Cenci, which was one of the poet's favorite pictures.

[6][11] Curran also painted a portrait of Claire Clairmont[12] and made copies of several Renaissance Madonnas.

[3][13] Amelia Curran died in 1847 in Rome, and was cremated to rest in the Church of St. Isidore.