Richard Cosway
Medal
ca. 1780 (made)
ca. 1780 (made)
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This medal depicts Richard Cosway and is made in England in ca. 1780.
Cosway (1740-1821) was a painter and drawing master. Sometime designer of snuff-box lids and dealer in old pictures. Cosway became a Royal Academician in 1771 and was appointed Principal Painter to the Prince of Wales. His art collection was sold in 1822.
Cosway (1740-1821) was a painter and drawing master. Sometime designer of snuff-box lids and dealer in old pictures. Cosway became a Royal Academician in 1771 and was appointed Principal Painter to the Prince of Wales. His art collection was sold in 1822.
Object details
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Title | Richard Cosway (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, bust of Richard Cosway, English, ca. 1780 |
Physical description | Obverse: Draped bust of Richard Cosway, bare head three-quarter left. Inscription. No reverse. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'RICHARDUS COSWAY . R . A . PRIAMRIVS PICTOR PRINCIPIS'
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Object history | Given by Messrs. Peel & Humphris, in 1962. |
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Summary | This medal depicts Richard Cosway and is made in England in ca. 1780. Cosway (1740-1821) was a painter and drawing master. Sometime designer of snuff-box lids and dealer in old pictures. Cosway became a Royal Academician in 1771 and was appointed Principal Painter to the Prince of Wales. His art collection was sold in 1822. |
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Accession number | A.8-1962 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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