Maria Cecilia Louisa Cosway
1787
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1787
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Maria Cecilia Louisa Cosway is a 1787 ink by Valentine Green, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a light-colored dress with ruffles at the neckline and cuffs. Her hair is styled in a tall, curly wig with a soft blue tint. She rests one arm on the back of the chair, looking calmly at the viewer. The background is a simple, dark brown, keeping focus on her face and clothing. The name "Mrs. Cosway" is printed at the bottom, suggesting this is a portrait of a married woman. Look up Green, Valentine to see more of this artist’s work.
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