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Portrait of Cosway, Richard

Cosway, Richard

1742–1821

Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom

Born: 1742, Tiverton

Died: 1821, London

Gender: male

Occupations

painter

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Biography

The most fashionable miniaturist of his day, Cosway was known for his elegant portraits. His large-scale portraits are considered less successful. He was friends with the Prince of Wales (later Prince Regent). Comment on works: religious, Portraits, mythology, miniatures

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Artworks

16 artworks

Chevalier d'Eon

Chevalier d'Eon

1787

Mrs. Jackson

Mrs. Jackson

April 1, 1794

Painting

Painting

1784 (?)

Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793)

Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793)

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

ca. 1770–75

Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759–1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple

Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759–1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple

Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim in the Distance

Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim in the Distance

1817–21

Francesco d' Ageno

Francesco d' Ageno

1785–90

Venus and Adonis

Venus and Adonis

August 21, 1778

Venus and Adonis

Venus and Adonis

August 21, 1778

Mrs. Abington as Thalia

Mrs. Abington as Thalia

1783

Mrs. Abington as Thalia

Mrs. Abington as Thalia

August 20, 1783

Mrs. Robinson as Perdita

Mrs. Robinson as Perdita

ca. 1779

Cupid and Minerva

Cupid and Minerva

1788

Lavinia, Countess Spencer as Juno

Lavinia, Countess Spencer as Juno

ca. 1806

Box with portrait of a woman said to be Mrs. Bates (1755–1811) as Flora

Box with portrait of a woman said to be Mrs. Bates (1755–1811) as Flora

1811–12

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