Tessa is a model Benedict met at his art school.
History[]
Since women were not allowed to attend art classes at the Royal Academy of Art, Tessa worked as a model as a way to access the art classes. During Benedict and Rupert's classes, she disrobed so they could draw her.
Later, outside of class time, Tessa was drawing in a classroom. Benedict walked in and complemented her drawing. Tessa explained that she worked as a model as a way to access art classes and encouraged Benedict to try modeling. Tessa adjusted Benedict's pose and began drawing him. When Benedict asked how long he needed to hold the pose, she explained that what she really needed was to study the male form, so Benedict began taking off his clothes. The two later slept together.[1]
Benedict was painting Tessa one day when Rupert remarked that he was surprised at Benedict's talent as Anthony had made a large donation to secure his spot.[2]
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Benedict Bridgerton[]
Tessa and Benedict briefly had a romantic relationship. They first met at Benedict's art class at the Royal Academy of Art, where Tessa worked as a model.[3]
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She works as a model at the Royal Academy of Art.
Notes and Trivia[]
- The art school Tessa works at, the Royal Academy of Arts, is a real life institution, founded in 1768, that didn't admit its first female student until 1860.[4]
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| Bridgerton, Season 2 | |||||
| #01 | "Capital R Rake" | #04 | "Victory" | #07 | "Harmony" |
| #02 | "Off to the Races" | #05 | "An Unthinkable Fate" | #08 | "The Viscount Who Loved Me" |
| #03 | "A Bee in Your Bonnet" | #06 | "The Choice" | ||
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