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C1829
The United Kingdom.(Edinburgh.) Steam Vessel. 1000 Tons Burthen &c. 200 Horse Power.
Artist:
Edward William Cooke (1811 - 1880)
A steamship (often referred to as a steamer) is an ocean faring seaworthy vessel that is propelled by one or more steam engines that typically drive (turn) propellers or paddlewheels. The first steamships came into practical usage during the early … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The United Kingdom.(Edinburgh.) Steam Vessel. 1000 Tons Burthen &c. 200 Horse Power.
Date:
C1829
Artist:
Edward William Cooke (1811 - 1880)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Original etching
Image Size:
202mm
x 151mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1829
Description:
A steamship (often referred to as a steamer) is an ocean faring seaworthy vessel that is propelled by one or more steam engines that typically drive (turn) propellers or paddlewheels. The first steamships came into practical usage during the early 1800s, however there were isolated cases to the exception that came before.
A fine etching by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880) from Fifty Plates of Shipping and Craft which he drew and etched all the images.
Biography:
Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)
Marine and landscape artist born in Pentonville, London, the son of well-known line engraver George Cooke. From an early age he demonstrated his skills in drawing and at the age of eighteen published his series, Shipping and Craft. He was surrounded by famous artist such as Clarkson Stanfield David Roberts.
Cooke began painting in oils in 1833 and took formal lessons from James Stark in 1834, and first exhibited at the Royal Academy and British Institution in 1835.He travelled often throughout his life, to Holland studying the great Dutch marine artists.
He was also a Fellow of the Linnean Society, Fellow of the Geological Society and Fellow of the Zoological Society, and of the Society of Antiquaries. His geological interests in particular led to his election as Fellow of the Royal Society in 1863 and he became a Royal Academician the following year.
