λ Richard Cosway (1742-1821) Portrait miniature of an Officer previously thought to be of the 1st...

λ Richard Cosway (1742-1821)

Portrait miniature of an Officer previously thought to be of the 1st Royal Regiment of Foot as worn in the period of 1796-1816, head and shoulders, wearing uniform and a white jabot

Believed to be signed and dated 1809 verso

Oval, in a gilt frame with blue glass, pearls and a lock of hair

81 x 71mm

The sitter's epaulettes indicate his rank as full Colonel