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A New Generation of Miniaturists
Richard Cosway, portrait of an unknown boy
Richard Cosway, portrait of an unknown boy
Richard Cosway, RA (1742-1821)
Portrait of an unknown boy
1799
Watercolour on ivory
Inscribed by the artist on the backing paper, in Latin, 'Richard Cosway R.A. Principal Painter to his Serene Highness the Prince of Wales / Painted 1799'
Museum no. P.7-1941
Given by Mrs Emma Joseph
This boy has traditionally been called 'Frederick Augustus D'Este' (1794-1848). He was the son of HRH Frederick Augustus, 1st Duke of Sussex, and Lady Augusta Murray.
