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From Richard Cosway to Andrew Robertson
Richard Cosway, portrait of an unknown woman
Richard Cosway, portrait of an unknown woman
Richard Cosway, RA (1742-1821)
Portrait of an unknown woman
About 1795
Watercolour on ivory
Inscribed on the backing paper 'Lady Pulteney'
Museum no. P.63-1910
Salting Bequest
The sitter has traditionally been called 'Lady Pulteney', perhaps Henrietta Laura Pulteney (1766-1808).
