Richard Cooper, the Elder
John Taylor, M.D., 1705 - 1772. Oculist to the King
About this artwork
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artist:Richard Cooper, the Elder (1701 - 1764) English
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title:John Taylor, M.D., 1705 - 1772. Oculist to the King
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date created:About 1745
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after:William Denune (1715 - 1750) Scottish
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materials:Line engraving on paper
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measurements:35.70 x 22.10 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Mrs A.G. Macqueen Ferguson Gift 1950
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accession number:UP T 84
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Richard Cooper, the Elder
Richard Cooper, the Elder
Richard Cooper the Elder was most likely born in Yorkshire but studied engraving under John Pine in London. In 1725 he moved to Edinburgh where he remained until his death in 1764. On his arrival in the Scottish capital he quickly established a successful business and dominated the market,...