Frances Twysden, Countess of Jersey (1753-1821)
Richard Cosway RA (Tiverton, Devon 1742 - London 1821)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1778
Materials
Pencil and wash on paper
Measurements
124 x 80 mm
Order this imageCollection
Osterley Park and House, London
NT 772560
Summary
Portrait miniature, pencil and wash on paper, Frances Twysden, Countess of Jersey (1753-1821) by Richard Cosway RA (Tiverton, Devon 1742 - London 1821). c.1778. Rectangular. Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman, turned slightly to the right, gazing to the right, head complete, the dress sketchy. Brown eyes, powdered hair.
Provenance
Part of the Jersey bequest, March 1993
Marks and inscriptions
The back prop of the frame engraved 'FRANCES / Countess of Jersey / BY COSWAY / 1793'; tied at the top an early 20th century paper tag inscribed ink '141'.
Makers and roles
Richard Cosway RA (Tiverton, Devon 1742 - London 1821), artist