Lady Lucy StuartCosmo Alexander · 1756
Neoclassical
1756
74.0 x 61.0 cm
Traquair House
Cosmo Alexander (1724 – 1772)
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About this artwork
- Title: Lady Lucy Stuart
- Artist: Cosmo Alexander
- Year: 1756
- Original dimensions: 74.0 x 61.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Traquair House
- Movement: Neoclassical
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Color palette: Earthy
Questions & Answers
Does "Lady Lucy Stuart" show strong light-dark contrasts?
"Lady Lucy Stuart" by Cosmo Alexander shows a balanced contrast between its light and dark areas.
What does the 1756 date of "Lady Lucy Stuart" correspond to in Cosmo Alexander's career?
"Lady Lucy Stuart", created in 1756, belongs to the Late Medieval of Cosmo Alexander's career.
What aliases or alternate names does Cosmo Alexander have?
Cosmo Alexander is also known as Cosmo John Alexander, cosmo alerandeo.