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Margaret Cocks, later Margaret Smith, 1787 (oil on canvas)
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Margaret Cocks, later Margaret Smith, 1787 (oil on canvas)
HEH416411 Margaret Cocks, later Margaret Smith, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); 91.4x70.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA, USA; eHuntington Art Collections; eHuntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23160012
© Huntington Art Collections Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens / Bridgeman Images
Daydream Daydreamer Gown Head In Hand Lover Lovestruck Sentimental White Dress Wistful
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In this portrait, we are introduced to Margaret Cocks, later known as Margaret Smith, a young woman lost in the depths of her thoughts. Painted by Richard Cosway in 1787, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 91.4x70.5 cm and is currently housed at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. Margaret's delicate features are beautifully captured as she sits gracefully with her head resting gently upon her hand. Dressed in an elegant white gown that exudes purity and innocence, she embodies the essence of Georgian femininity. Her eyes gaze into the distance with a dreamy expression that speaks volumes about her inner world. One can't help but wonder what occupies her mind - perhaps a letter from a secret admirer or memories of a cherished love? The painting evokes emotions of longing and wistfulness; it transports us to a time when romanticism was celebrated. Cosway's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings out Margaret's lovestruck sentimentality. The soft lighting illuminates her face while casting gentle shadows across the room behind her. This enchanting artwork invites us to step into Margaret's daydreams and experience the intensity of young love during this era. It serves as a timeless reminder that even centuries ago, matters of the heart were just as powerful and all-consuming as they are today.
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