Publisher's Synopsis
Richard Cosway, And His Wife And Pupils: Miniaturists Of The Eighteenth Century (1897) is a book written by George Charles Williamson. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Richard Cosway, a prominent miniaturist of the eighteenth century. It also covers the life and work of his wife, Maria Cosway, who was also a talented artist, as well as their pupils. The book provides a detailed analysis of the artistic techniques used by the Cosways and their pupils, and includes a number of illustrations of their work. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly the art of miniature painting in the eighteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.