Maria Cosway (1759 - 1838)
A Persian lady worshipping the rising sun
1784
Oil on canvas
Height: 61cm, sight size
Width: 73.7cm, sight size
Width: 73.7cm, sight size
Inscription note: There is an old circular label, 139 or 739 (?) on the frame reverse. NB this does not seem to relate either to the Soane or to the picture's exhibition at the Royal Academy.
Museum number: P145
On display: Picture Room
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