Title
Portrait of Maria Louisa Catherine Cecelia Hadfield Cosway
Creator
Date
1785
Description
An oil on canvas portrait (English, c. 1785) of Maria Louisa Catherine Cecelia Hadfield Cosway (English, born in Italy, 1759 - 1838), wife of artist Richard Cosway, R.A. (1742 - 1821). The subject is depicted facing the viewer, her body turned to the right, wearing a lady's black wool riding habit over a yellow waistcoat with a white jabot and thick tan gloves. Her white powdered hair is worn high against a plain background in tones of dark green. The contemporary giltwood frame is carved with rocaille, the four corners with flowerheads and the lower section bearing a semi-circular brass plaque inscribed "RICHARD COSWAY R.A. / 1742-1821."
Cultural Origin
England
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Extent
76.2 x 63.5 cm (30 x 25 inches)
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Herbert B. Swope, 1979.
Identifier
PSNC.2661
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