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Box with portrait of a woman said to be Mrs. Bates (1755–1811) as Flora

Minaiture by Richard Cosway British
1811–12
Not on view
Inserted in the lid of the box, and with its hinged cover, is a portrait on ivory of the concert singer Sarah Harrop Bates (1755-1811) as Flora in about her twentieth year by the miniaturist Richard Cosway (1742-1821).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Box with portrait of a woman said to be Mrs. Bates (1755–1811) as Flora
  • Maker: Alexander James Strachan (British, active 1817–42)
  • Artist: Minaiture by Richard Cosway (British, Oakford, Devon 1742–1821 London)
  • Date: 1811–12
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (2.5 × 9.5 × 9.5 cm);
    Other (miniature): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
  • Classifications: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum, Miniatures
  • Credit Line: The Moses Lazarus Collection, Gift of Josephine and Sarah Lazarus, in memory of their father, 1888-95
  • Object Number: 95.14.9a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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