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Rh whose botanical paintings highly merit the attention of the curious: for delicacy of colouring and taste in the disposition of the foliage and flowers, together with the scientific accuracy of the work, her finished pieces vie with any paintings of the kind in Europe, After Mr. Pennant visited this great artist, he could not forbear noting; "Miss Calvin, of exquisite skill in painting plants and flowers, with equal elegance and accuracy: a heaven-born genius, obscure and unknown."

She at length was patronised by Lady Lonsdale, and removed to London, where, soon afterwards, she died without reaping much public fame. Hutchinson's Cumberland.

several works from the Italian. F.C.

an able mathematician, and exerted her talents and erudition in the service of her country. She is said to have invented the manner of building and fortifying citadels. Her understanding was so excellent and her knowledge so extensive, that the king and his statesmen consulted her on all important affairs. F.C.

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