George Clavering Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper

1785

pastel on paper stretched on linen

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Pastel portraiture, which became fashionable in the 18th century, was prized for its powdery, matte surface, which created a fresco-like quality when placed in small rooms lit by candlelight.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Pastel portraiture, which became fashionable in the 18th century, was prized for its powdery, matte surface, which created a fresco-like quality when placed in small rooms lit by candlelight.

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