Frances Polidori
1800–1886 (age 86)
Biography
Frances Polidori was a model and artistic subject of the 19th century, contributing to the visual arts through her work with painters and artists of the Victorian era. Her participation in the artistic community reflected the important role that models played in the creation of 19th-century art.
Polidori's long life spanned much of the 19th century, witnessing the evolution of artistic practices and aesthetics. She was buried at Highgate Cemetery, reflecting her connection to London's artistic circles and her place in Victorian cultural history.