Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793) by Richard Cosway

Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793) 1762 - 1821

portrait

wedding photograph

portrait image

black and white theme

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

portrait head and shoulder

framed image

black and white

mid-section and head portrait

men

statue

Richard Cosway was one of the most celebrated miniature portraitists of his time. "Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache" is a miniature portrait on ivory, housed in a diamond-studded frame. This portrait, created between 1762 and 1821, showcases Cosway's exceptional talent for capturing likeness and detail, making it a captivating example of 18th-century portraiture. The miniature's small size, along with the intricate details of the sitter's features and uniform, highlight the artistry of this renowned miniature painter.