She was an exotic "pretty Greek" model for leading artists in Vienna and England.

Baldwin was born in İzmir in 1763, her mother was Marguerite Icard[1] and her father, William Maltass, was a merchant from Yorkshire.

[1] When Jane Baldwin arrived in London, her husband was considered intriguing[3] and she attended a ball given by George III wearing exotic style clothing.

She was admired by the writer Frances Burney, Hester Lynch Piozzi and Dr. Samuel Johnson for her uncontrived beauty.

George Baldwin was appointed to be the British consul-general in Egypt by the Prince of Wales at Jane's suggestion.

[5] Her husband died in 1826 in Earl's Court, and his art collection of lithographs, cameos and busts was sold at Christie's in May 1828.