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C1839
Groups of Cattle drawn from Nature by T.S.Cooper 1839
First edition of Thomas Sidney Cooper’s outstanding study of cattle. Critics both contemporary and modern agree that ‘the plates are unsurpassed in their sheer brilliance of execution’ (Westwood) and confirmed Cooper’s artistic reputation throughout Europe. British Broadsheet, illustrated with 26 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Groups of Cattle drawn from Nature by T.S.Cooper 1839
Date:
C1839
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Half red morocco, with marbled boards, raised bands to the spine, compartments richly decorated with ornate Acanthus leaf gilt tooling and lettering. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers.
Image Size:
385mm
x 560mm
Paper Size:
385mm
x 560mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1839
Description:
First edition of Thomas Sidney Cooper’s outstanding study of cattle.
Critics both contemporary and modern agree that ‘the plates are unsurpassed in their sheer brilliance of execution’ (Westwood) and confirmed Cooper’s artistic reputation throughout Europe.
British Broadsheet, illustrated with 26 fine tinted lithograph plates, including the title page. Bound in half red morocco, with marbled boards, raised bands to the spine, compartments richly decorated with ornate Acanthus leaf gilt tooling and lettering and marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. London: C. Hullmandel, for Ackermann & Co., 1839.
References:
Abbey, J.R. Life in England. London 1953:: 114.
Westwood, K. Thomas Sidney Cooper. His Life and Work. Ilminster 2011: cat. 32.
Collections:
New York Public Library: RLIN/OCLC: 8790195
British Library London: 1850,1014.270.1-25
Abbey, J.R. Life in England. London 1953:: 114.
Westwood, K. Thomas Sidney Cooper. His Life and Work. Ilminster 2011: cat. 32.
Collections:
New York Public Library: RLIN/OCLC: 8790195
British Library London: 1850,1014.270.1-25
Thomas Sidney Cooper CVO RA (1803 - 1902)
English landscape painter renowned for his depictions of cattle and farm animals. Born in Canterbury, Kent, Cooper displayed early artistic talent despite financial hardships. Working initially as a coach painter and later in theatre scenery, he pursued art passionately. Moving to London at twenty, he gained admission to the Royal Academy after persistent efforts. Returning to Canterbury due to financial constraints, Cooper supported himself as a drawing master and through selling sketches. He achieved success in Brussels, painting portraits and teaching, before returning to London in 1830. His career flourished with frequent exhibitions at the Royal Academy and British Institution, culminating in notable works like 'Intercepted Raid, Ettrick Shepherd'. Cooper, nicknamed "Cow Cooper" for his animal landscapes, collaborated with Frederick Richard Lee, specializing in pastoral scenes. He was well-connected in London's cultural circles, counting Charles Dickens and JMW Turner among his friends. Queen Victoria admired his work, inviting him to Osborne House. Elected a Royal Academician in 1867, Cooper maintained strong ties to Canterbury, where he built a home and later established the Sidney Cooper Gallery and Art School in 1868, providing free art education to local students. Cooper's legacy includes his memoir 'My Life', recounting encounters with Turner and Dickens. Honored as the oldest Royal Academician during King Edward VII's accession, he continued painting until his death. His works are held in major collections such as the Tate Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
