Samuel Cotes: A Master of Subtle Grace in the Age of Georgian Portraiture The world of 18th-century England, brimming with social change and burgeoning wealth, demanded a new visual language – one that captured not just likeness but also character, status, and the fleeting moments of aristocratic life. Within this vibrant landscape emerged Samuel Cotes (1734–1818), a British portrait painter whose quiet brilliance lies primarily in hi…