Richard Cosway
(1742–1821) British artist (1742-1821)
Richard Cosway (United Kingdom, 1742–1821) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Richard Cosway belongs to the chapter ‘Neoclassicism’ in this site’s history of art.
Richard Cosway was born in Tiverton and died in London. Richard Cosway trained at Blundell's School. Richard Cosway worked in London and Paris. Richard Cosway became a member of Royal Academy of Arts.
The works belong mainly to the genre portrait. The catalogue has 56 works by Richard Cosway with free images. The dated works span the years 1759–1850. Works by Richard Cosway are held by several collections, among them Yale Center for British Art, Nationalmuseum, Cincinnati Art Museum, and National Trust.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Nathaniel Dance-Holland, Joseph Nollekens, Angelica Kauffman, Thomas Jones, and Ozias Humphry.