Richard Cosway

Richard Cosway

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Richard Cosway RA (5 November 1742 – 4 July 1821) was a leading English portrait painter of the Regency era, noted for his miniatures. He was a contemporary of John Smart, George Engleheart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse. His wife was the Italian-born painter Maria Cosway, a close friend of Thomas Jefferson.

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Richard Cosway was born on Monday, 5 November 1742 in Tiverton, Devon. He was best known as an artist. Cosway's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Wednesday, 4 July 1821 in London, England at the age of 78. His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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