Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim Palace in the Distance

Richard Cosway British
 Sitter George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough [Marquess of Blandford] British

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The British miniaturist Cosway used graphite to create this small full-length portrait, adding watercolor to define the face. George, 5th Duke of Marlborough wears historical fancy dress consisting of a short brocaded jacket with slashed sleeves, tight hose, short boots, a cloak, plumed hat and sword. Blenheim Palace is glimpsed in the background with emphasis placed on the Column of Victory, a monument completed in 1730 and topped with a statue of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.

Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim Palace in the Distance, Richard Cosway (British, Oakford, Devon 1742–1821 London), Graphite and watercolor

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