細節
RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. (BRITISH, 1742-1821)
Mr Allpress, in pale grey coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat, powdered hair
signed and inscribed in full on the reverse 'Rdus. Cosway R.A Primarius Pictor Serenissimi Walliae Principis Pinxit _ /'
on ivory
oval, 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.) high, silver-gilt frame
來源
By family tradition, Major General Richard Crewe (1749-1814) and his wife Millborough, née Allpress, daughter of Samuel Allpress, the present sitter.
Their son, Richard Crewe (b. 1786).
His son, Captain Frederick Crewe (1825-1858).
His son, Sir Charles Crewe (1858-1936).
His cousin, Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Ross-Thompson.
Thence by family descent.
注意事項
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