Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith

Admire Francis Cotes’ ‘Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith,’ a neoclassical portrait showcasing 18th-century formality & military rank. Oil on canvas, rich detail, & dramatic lighting – a classic aristocratic piece.


Francis Cotes (1726 - 1770)

Discover Francis Cotes RA, a pioneer of English pastel painting! Admired for his charming portraits & subtle oil technique, he shaped Georgian art.