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Portrait of Cotes, Francis

Cotes, Francis

1726–1770

Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: 1726, London
Died: 1770, London
Gender: male

Occupations

painter
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Biography

Cotes was a successful and fashionable portraitist known for vivacious and charming works. He was a founder and member of the Royal Academy. His studio in London was later taken over by Romney. Comment on works: Portraits Comment on works: Portraits

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Notable Works

  • Portrait of William Earle Welby, of Denton, Lincolnshire and his first wife, Penelope, playing chess, before a draped curtain