Portrait of a Woman
Richard Cosway
1790s
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall (oval): 22 x 16.6 cm (8 11/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Howard Sturges
Accession Number
1956.9.26
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