Richard Cosway

Richard Cosway (1742–1821) was a British painter.

Also recorded as Richard Caway; R. Cosway; r. cosway r.a.; Cosway; Richard, Sir Cosway; R. A. Cosway.

Overview

Born at Tiverton in 1742, died at London in 1821.

In detail

Richard Cosway studied at Blundell's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London and Paris. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Richard Cosway is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate and Nationalmuseum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Richard Cosway”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2539929: Richard Cosway

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