Thomas Cook
Peter Paul Rubens, 1577 - 1640. Flemish painter
About this artwork
Before the introduction of photomechanical printing processes, traditional printmaking methods, such as engraving, were used as a means to reproduce works created in another medium, in this case painting. This was a highly skilled, specialist craft, undertaken by master printmakers who were ‘translating’ oil paint into a printed form. Frequently, an engraving after a painting was the only way members of the public would experience the original work.
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artist:Thomas Cook (1744 - 1818)
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title:Peter Paul Rubens, 1577 - 1640. Flemish painter
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date created:Late 18th century / early 19th century
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materials:Line engraving
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measurements:18.00 x 11.40 cm
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credit line:Mrs A.G. Macqueen Ferguson Gift 1950
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accession number:UP R 174
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Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook was a successful London printmaker, best known for his engraved reproductions after paintings. These included portraits, historical and architectural subjects. He is best known for his copies of the complete engraved work of Hogarth.