Cosway Collection

Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810Artist: Richard Cosway
Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810

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Richard Cosway Artist

Richard, 2nd Earl of Lucan, after a drawing by R. Cosway (enamel on copper)
1155177 Richard, 2nd Earl of Lucan, after a drawing by R. Cosway (enamel on copper) by Bone, Henry (1755-1834); 8.7x7.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard)

Upper and lower covers, and spine, with oval portraits of Robert Burns and Jessie Lewars
1195364 Upper and lower covers, and spine, with oval portraits of Robert Burns and Jessie Lewars, 1860 (purple crushed levant morocco with gilt fillet, scroll border an) by English School

Upper and lower covers with 39 miniature portraits, 1824
1195371 Upper and lower covers with 39 miniature portraits, 1824 (royal blue crushed levant morocco, gilt fillet, sprays of leafy) by English School

Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell
1195374 Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell, 1899 (red crushed levant morocco, decorative roll tool border within g) by English School

Four Cosway binding style covers including portrait miniatures of (from left to right)
1195357 Four Cosway binding style covers including portrait miniatures of (from left to right), William Harrison Ainsworth, Charles Dickens, Clementina Walkinshaw and Nelson aged 39

Upper cover set, with two oval portraits of Anne of Austria and Louis XIII
1195366 Upper cover set, with two oval portraits of Anne of Austria and Louis XIII, 1865 (blue crushed levant morocco with gilt dentelle border and miniat) by English School

Mrs. Abington as Thalia, August 20, 1783. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Mrs. Abington as Thalia, August 20, 1783

Francesco d Ageno, 1785-90. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Francesco d Ageno, 1785-90. After Richard Cosway. After Thomas Gainsborough

Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim in the Distance, 1817-21

Mrs. Robinson as Perdita, ca. 1779. Creator: Richard Cosway
Mrs. Robinson as Perdita, ca. 1779

Painting, 1784 (?). 1784 (?). Creator: Unknown
Painting, 1784 (?)

Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759-1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple. Creator: Richard Cosway
Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759-1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple

The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Creator
The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Portrait of John Fitzgibbon, 1st Earl of Clare (c1749-1802), Attorney-General for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland

The Honourable Mrs. Damer, 1794. Creator: Luigi Schiavonetti
The Honourable Mrs. Damer, 1794. Portrait of English sculptor Anne Seymour Damer, nee Conway, (1749-1828). [Anthony Molteno, London]

Georg III, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Georg III, (1933). Portrait of King George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801

Elisabeth Foster, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Elisabeth Foster, (1933). Portrait of early female British novelist Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1759-1824)

Cosway Memorial, Bilsington, Kent. This 52 foot high obelisk is a memorial dedicated to Sir William Richard Cosway, a local landowner and politician who was killed in a coach accident in 1834

Portrait of Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807), . Private Collection

Sir Ronald Craufurd Ferguson, 1810 (1909). Artist: Anthony Cardon
Sir Ronald Craufurd Ferguson, 1810 (1909). After Richard Cosway R. A. (1742-1821). Sir Ronald Craufurd Ferguson (1773-1841) was a Member of the Parliament and a Scottish officer in the British Army

Letter to Benjamin West, President of the Royal Academy, 1803 (1904). A letter from Paul Sandby (1731-1809), Richard Cosway (1742-1821), John Francis Rigaud (1742-1810)

Mrs. Carr, c1790. Artist: Richard Cosway
Mrs. Carr, c1790. From The Connoisseur Volume XXIV. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]

Miniature Portrait of Katherine, Lady Manners, Later Lady Huntingtower, 1787, (1907). Artist: Richard Cosway
Miniature Portrait of Katherine, Lady Manners, Later Lady Huntingtower, 1787. From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

Honourable Lady Sinclair, c18th century, (1916). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
Honourable Lady Sinclair, c18th century. Diana MacDonald, later Lady Sinclair, second wife of the Rt. Hon. John Sinclair (d.1845). After Richard Cosway (1742-1821)

Mrs Fitzherbert, 1907. The longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom
Mrs Fitzherbert. Maria Anne Fitzherbert (1756-1837) was the longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom. From an original minature by Richard Cosway (1742-1821)

Horace Beckford, 18th century (1905). Artist: John Conde
Horace Beckford, 18th century (1905). From The Connoisseur magazine (April 1905)

Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1792. Artist: Jean Conde
Mrs. Fitzherbert, 1792. Mrs Fitzherbert. Maria Anne Fitzherbert (1756-1837) was the longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom. After Richard Cosway (1742-1821)

The Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. Artist: Robert Dighton
The Macaroni Painter, or Billy Dimple sitting for his picture, 1770. The painter Richard Cosway paints a macaroni or dandy in this satire on exaggerated fashions of the day

John Conde, French-born British engraver, late 18th century (1912). Artist: Richard Cosway
John Conde, French-born British engraver, late 18th century (1912). A print of Conde (1767-1794) from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Minerva Directing the Arrow of Cupid, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). Artist: Richard Cosway
Minerva Directing the Arrow of Cupid, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

George III of the United Kingdom, late 18th-early 19th century (1913). Artist: Richard Cosway
George III of the United Kingdom, late 18th-early 19th century (1913). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

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RICHARD COSWAY artist, depicted by himself in 17th century costume with his autograph Date: 1742 - 1821

Maria Louisa Cosway
MARIA LOUISA CATHERINE CECILIA COSWAY (nee Hadfield) wife and model of the artist Richard Cosway. Date: 1759 - 1838

Portrait George 5th Duke Marlborough Blenheim
Artokoloro

Juno ca 1806 Graphite sheet 12 5 / 8 x 9 3 / 8 32. 1 23. 8 cm
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Painting, Artist, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson, Richard Cosway
Drawings and Prints, Print, Painting, Artist, Subject, After, Thomas Rowlandson, Richard Cosway, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, Oakford, Devon 1742-1821 London, Rowlandson, Thomas

Valentine Green after Maria Cosway (British, 1739 - 1813), Clytie, 1785, mezzotint on laid paper

Richard Cosway (British, 1740-1742 - 1821), Maria Cosway with Her Daughter Louisa, c. 1794, graphite, red and black chalk, and gray and red wash on laid paper

The Judgement of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, Maria Hadfield Cosway, 1759-1838, British

Portrait of an Armenian Signed in black paint, lower left: R. Cosway | RA"
Portrait of an Armenian Signed in black paint, lower left: " R. Cosway | RA", Richard Cosway, 1742-1821, British

BARRY ST. LEGER (1737-1789). British officer in the American Revolution. Aquatint by P. Roberts from a miniature by Richard Cosway, 1795

George IV (1672-1830) King of Great Britain from 1820 on the death of his father, George III. He had served as Prince Regent since 1811 during his fathers illness

Maria Louisa Cosway - 2
MARIA LOUISA CATHERINE CECILIA COSWAY (nee Hadfield) wife and model of the artist Richard Cosway

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Richard Cosway was a renowned British portrait painter during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His exquisite enamel on copper artwork, such as the one depicting Richard, 2nd Earl of Lucan, showcased his exceptional talent and attention to detail. Cosway's artistic prowess extended beyond portraiture to include bookbinding. The upper and lower covers adorned with oval portraits of literary figures like Robert Burns and Jessie Lewars exemplify his mastery in this craft. Another binding style featured four covers with miniature portraits arranged elegantly from left to right. Intricate designs were also present in Cosway's bindings, like the ten oval miniatures of Mosques bordered in gilt on the upper cover. This attention to detail added an enchanting touch to his creations. Not limited to bookbinding alone, Cosway's artistry extended into other mediums as well. His work included an oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell adorning both the upper cover and spine of a piece. It also captured famous personalities through his brushstrokes. Portraits such as Mrs. Abington as Thalia or Francesco d Ageno showcase his ability to bring out their unique characteristics while maintaining a sense of elegance. One notable painting by Cosway depicts George, 5th Duke of Marlborough against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace—a testament to his skill in capturing both human subjects and architectural details harmoniously. Lastly, he immortalized Mrs. Robinson as Perdita—an iconic portrayal that showcases her beauty alongside Cosway's ability to capture emotion within a single frame. Richard Cosway's diverse body of work encompassed various forms—portraits painted with precision, intricate bookbindings showcasing miniature masterpieces, and captivating depictions across different mediums—all testaments to his undeniable talent as an artist who left an indelible mark on history.