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Self portrait, c1800. Creator: Richard Cosway
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Self portrait, c1800. Creator: Richard Cosway
Self portrait, c1800
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Cosway Richard Diamond Frame Miniature Regency Regency Era Richard Cosway Self Portrait National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Oval Shaped Stockholm National Museum
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This self-portrait, created by the renowned British artist Richard Cosway around the year 1800, offers a glimpse into the fashion and artistic sensibilities of the Regency era. Cosway, a prominent painter of miniature portraits during the 18th and 19th centuries, is depicted here wearing an elegant oval-shaped frame adorned with small diamonds, adding an air of sophistication and wealth to his image. The artist wears a high-collared, colorful coat and waistcoat, typical of the fashionable attire of the time. His wig, styled in the latest Regency fashion, sits atop his head, casually askew, as he looks away from the viewer, a common convention in self-portraits of the period. The painting, executed in watercolor, is a testament to Cosway's exceptional skill and mastery of the medium. This historic artwork, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, continues to captivate audiences with its intricate details and insight into the past.
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