Maria, from Laurence Sterne's A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy

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"Maria" is a fictional character from Laurence Sterne's novel "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy," which was first published in 1768. The character is most famously depicted in a series of paintings by the Swiss neoclassical artist Angelica Kauffmann. In Sterne's novel, Maria is encountered by the protagonist, Parson Yorick, in a rural village near Moulines. She is portrayed as a young woman of great sensitivity and tenderness, who is suffering from a mental disturbance due to a romantic disappointment.

Kauffmann's artistic interpretations of Maria have contributed significantly to the character's cultural resonance. Her paintings capture the emotional depth and vulnerability of Maria, emphasizing the sentimental aspects of Sterne's work. Kauffmann's depictions often show Maria in a pastoral setting, highlighting her innocence and the pathos of her situation. These works are notable examples of the sentimental style in art, which sought to evoke an emotional response from the viewer and reflected the broader literary and philosophical movement of Sentimentalism prevalent in the 18th century.

The character of Maria and Kauffmann's artistic renderings have been the subject of literary and art historical analysis, with discussions focusing on themes of sensibility, the role of women in the arts, and the intersection of visual and literary culture during the period. Maria remains a poignant symbol of the sentimental heroine, and Kauffmann's paintings continue to be celebrated for their emotional expressiveness and technical mastery.

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