Francis Cotes
(1726–1770) British artist (1726-1770)
Francis Cotes (1726–1770) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Francis Cotes belongs to the chapter ‘Rococo’ in this site’s history of art.
Francis Cotes was born in London and died in London. Francis Cotes worked in London. Francis Cotes became a member of Royal Academy of Arts. The students included John Russell.
One of the best-known works is ‘Portrait of William Earle Welby, of Denton, Lincolnshire and his first wife, Penelope, playing chess, before a draped curtain’. The works belong mainly to the genre portrait. The catalogue has 99 works by Francis Cotes with free images. The dated works span the years 1750–1800. Works by Francis Cotes are held by several collections, among them National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, National Galleries Scotland, Royal Collection, and Tate.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Peder Als, Bernhard Rode, Martin Knoller, Theresa Concordia Maron, and Paul Sandby.