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Mrs Cosway 6B_PAL_1789_a
Schomberg House, 80-82 Pall Mall, London. An engraving showing the view from Mr Cosways Breakfast-Room at Schomberg House, looking towards Westminster Abbey, with Mrs Cosway seated in the foreground. Richard Cosway (1742-1821) was a leading portrait painter, his wife Maria Cosway (1760-1838) was also an accomplished artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. A note beneath the engraving records that the landscape was painted by William Hodges, RA, and the portrait was painted by Rd. Cosway. The whole was engraved by W. Birch, 1789. Coloured engraving from the Mayson Beeton Collection. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 11553679
Filename: 6b_pal_1789_a.jpg
Size: 4961 x 3508 (20.4MB)
Date: 29th January 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: The Historic England Archive, Hi
Source: The Historic England Archive, Hi
Owner URL: http://archive.historicengland.org.uk/
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This print captures a moment in history at Schomberg House, located on the prestigious Pall Mall in London. The engraving showcases the breathtaking view from Mr Cosway's Breakfast-Room, offering a glimpse towards the iconic Westminster Abbey. In the foreground sits Mrs Cosway, exuding grace and elegance. Richard Cosway, renowned for his portraiture skills, painted this exquisite portrait of his wife Maria Cosway. Maria herself was an accomplished artist who exhibited her works at the esteemed Royal Academy of Arts. The landscape depicted in this artwork was masterfully painted by William Hodges, RA. Engraved by W. Birch in 1789, this colored engraving is part of the Mayson Beeton Collection and is now preserved within The Historic England Archive. It serves as a testament to both Richard and Maria's artistic talents and their place within London's vibrant art scene during that era. Through this image, we are transported back to a time when Schomberg House stood as a symbol of opulence and sophistication along Pall Mall. It offers us not only a visual feast but also an insight into the lives of two remarkable artists who left an indelible mark on British art history.
