Admiral Sir George Montagu, G.C.B.
Admiral Sir George Montagu, G.C.B.

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Admiral Sir George Montagu, G.C.B.

Richard Cosway, 1742–1821; born Devon, England; died London, England
y1959-124

Information

Title
Admiral Sir George Montagu, G.C.B.
Maker
Richard Cosway
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.5 x 64.2 cm (30 1/8 x 25 1/4 in.) frame: 97.8 x 85.2 x 7.6 cm (38 1/2 x 33 9/16 x 3 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel J. Aronsohn
Object Number
y1959-124
Place Made

England

Signatures
Signed lower right: R. Cosway / R.A.
Culture
British
Type
oil paintings, paintings
Materials
canvas, oil paint
Subject
figures (representations), admirals, men, portraits

T. Hanson, London (until 1934; sale, American Art Association, New York, April 18-19, 1934, lot 121, to Long); Harry Long (in 1934); Mrs. Samuel J. Aronsohn, New York (until 1959; gift to Princeton University Art Museum);

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