Maria Cosway with Her Daughter Louisa
Richard Cosway
c. 1794
Medium
graphite, red and black chalk, and gray and red wash on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 27 x 11.1 cm (10 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Joan and David Maxwell Fund
Accession Number
2005.56.1
About the Artist
Richard Cosway
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