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The artist, Francis Cotes, was a master of pastels and not as accomplished as an oil painter. Despite this Cotes made a comfortable living from oil portraiture, particularly in the 1760s (when it is thought this portrait dates) as British society was prospering from the spoils of the newly-won Empire. Cotes benefited from the growing number of rich clients intent on expressing their sense of dignity in large, formal and imposing oil portraits. There is a companion picture called 'A Gentleman' currently held in the Leger Galleries, London.

Museum of Enfield

London

Title

Portrait of a Lady

Date

1760s (?)

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 91.5 x W 82.5 cm

Accession number

Ba67

Acquisition method

purchased from The Leger Galleries

Work type

Painting

Museum of Enfield

Dugdale Centre 39 London Rd, London, Greater London EN2 6DS England

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Artist or maker

Francis Cotes

1726–1770

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