Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793)
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
Oval, 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (81 x 65 mm)
Classification
Miniatures
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
Accession Number
24.80.499
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
MenPortraits
About the Artist
Richard Cosway · 1742–1821
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