Eleonora Monti

[4] She recopied various subjects proposed by her father in such an exact and measured way, that Elenora decided to dedicated herself to painting portraits, a specialization which required particular precision.

[2][5] In his account of her life, artist Luigi Crespi notes Monti's attention to detail and the wide appeal of her work.

[1] He remarks that not only did local people of distinction desire to be portrayed in her portraits, but "intelligent or noble traveler[s]" in the area sought out her skills, as well.

[3] Monti was made an honorary member of the prestigious Accademia Clementina in Bologna in 1767,[1] a sign of her stature at a time when there were very few recognized women painters.

[2] She was one of the artists included in Felsina pittrice, Luigi Crespi's revision of Carlo Cesare Malvasia's book on the painters of Bologna.