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Portrait of Maria (Gunning) Lady Coventry, after Francis Cotes

Mezzotint of Maria (nee Gunning) Countess of Coventry (1733-1760) by Richard Houston after a painting by Francis Cotes.

Lady Coventry was a famous Irish beauty and London society hostess during the reign of George II. Wife of the 6th Earl of Coventry, Maria conducted several affairs including a much talked about liaison with Frederick St.John, 2nd Viscount Bolingbroke.

Year
1750-1770
Artist
Richard Houston, engraver
Type
Portrait
Location
National Portrait Gallery
Owner
National Portrait Gallery
Reference
NPGD34175
Copyright
National Portrait Gallery; London
Last updated on
Thursday 10th February 2022
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Maria, Lady Coventry by Francis Cotes
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Maria, Lady Coventry by Francis Cotes

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