Tickets
English
DonateMembershipTickets

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

More Artwork

More Artwork
Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim Palace in the Distance, Richard Cosway British, Graphite and watercolor
Portrait of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough, with Blenheim Palace in the Distance
Richard Cosway
Sitter George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough [Marquess of Blandford]
1817–21
Grand Pianoforte, Érard , made in London French, Satinwood veneer, oak, spruce, iron, steel, ebony, ivory, gilding, mother-of-pearl, holly, mahogany, burl walnut, tulipwood, silver wire, British
Grand Pianoforte
Manufacturer Érard
Designer George Henry Blake
ca. 1840
Snuffbox with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia, Daniel Baudesson, Gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory, German, Berlin
Snuffbox with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia
Daniel Baudesson
Miniature attributed to Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
1745–55
Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793), Richard Cosway British, Ivory
Ensign Lionel Robert Tollemache (1774–1793)
Richard Cosway
English Guittar (Cittern) with "Smith's Patent Box", Wood and various materials, British
English Guittar (Cittern) with "Smith's Patent Box"
British
mid to late 18th century

Related Content

Publications

Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.

Send feedback

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.