Richard Cooper, the Elder
Scene from 'The Gentle Shepherd'
About this artwork
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artist:Richard Cooper, the Elder (1701 - 1764) English
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title:Scene from 'The Gentle Shepherd'
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pen and ink and pencil on paper
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measurements:14.60 x 13.90 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Miss M. Eyre Gift 1959
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accession number:D 4820/67 VERSO II
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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,...