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tinent, and greatly prized in his own day as in ours. He was an excellent musician and linguist — a man of many attainments. He lived much in France and Holland, and was acquainted with the most eminent men in those countries and in England. He drew Oharles II. , his Queen, the Duke of York, and most of the Court ; also several portraits of Oliver Cromwell. His works are numerous, and eagerly sought after by collectors. He lived, in 1645, on the soutn side of Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, then very fashionably inhabited. He died May 5, 1672, aged 63, and was buried in 'Pancras Church in the Fields/ where a monument was set over him. His widow, who was the sister of Pope's mother, re- ceived a pension from the Crown. Pepys. in his ' Diary,' enlarges upon his friend Cooper's many excellent qualities.

dOOPBR, Edward, portrait painter. He practised both as a painter and en- graver. He was successful in his portraits, and known also as a dealer. He engraved after Albano and Kneller. A portrait, both painted and engraved by him, is dated 1779. The time of his death is unknown.

COOPER, George, architect First exhibited at the Academy, in 1792, a de- sign for a villa; in 1794, a design for a church, followed by similar designs in 1795 and 1799. He last exhibited in 1807. Published, in 1805, 'Architectural Re- liques,' from drawings made on the spot by himself, and both drew and etched the principal plates for Wade's ' Walks in Oxford.'

COOPER, Richard, engraver. He was born in Yorkshire, and about 1730 prac- tised in Edinburgh, and was then the only engraver beyond the Tweed. He lived for many years in the Canongate. and in a newspaper of the day is called 'Dick Cowpar.' He had a good knowledge of his art, and practised both as a draftsman and an engraver. His known works are few, chiefly contemporary portraits. He is remembered as the master of Sir Robert Strange, who was apprenticed to him in 1735. and served out a term of six years. He died in Edinburgh in 1764, ana was buried in the Canongate Churchyard.

COOPER, Richard, landscape painter. Son of the foregoing. He is stated to have been born in London. He originally studied under his father in Edinburgh, and was then a pupil of R. Edge Pine. Having inherited some property he went to Italy, where he passed several years in the study of the great masters, and acquired consi- derable skill as a draftsman and painter. In 1783 he exhibited views of Italy, tinted drawings, and other work at the Spring Gardens Rooms. He afterwards settled in Edinburgh, where he followed

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his profession of landscape painter with great success, and built for himself a hand- some residence. In 1789 he appears to have returned to London, and in that year exhibited at the Academy * A View from Richmond Hill/ followed by landscape compositions and drawings. In 1800 he exhibited 'Ruins of Vespasian's Amphi- theatre, Rome;' in 1802, * Solitude; hi 1808, ' Landscape, with Banditti ; ' and the next year sent nis last contribution to the Academy. During this latter period he held the office of drawing-master at Eton School, and was teacher of drawing to the Princess Charlotte. His landscapes are clever — chiefly Italian scenes — loosely, but vigorously handled. He died some time after 1809.

COOPER, Richard, engraver and draftsman. Born in London about 1730. Studied under Le Bas in Paris, and gained great repute there as an engraver. He signed his name to his works, ' Riccardus Cooper.' They are much esteemed for their correct drawing, grandeur, and brilliancy. Among them are— * The Children of Charles I., with a large Dog,' 1762; 'King Wil- liam III. and Queen Mary,' * Frederick, Prince of Wales, and his Sisters,' * The Vir- gin and Infant Jesus,' after Coreggio, 1763 ; 'Rembrandt's Mistress,' 1777. He was living in 1814.

COOPERj Robert, engraver. Employed in the portrait illustration of Scott's novels ; and there are some interesting and charac- teristic portraits by him for ' Old Mortal- ity,' and some others. He engraved also for Lodge's portraits, and also several private plates for the Duke of Buckingham. He exhibited with the Associated En- gravers in 1821, and was living in 1836.

COOPER, William, portrait painter. He was known as a painter in the hrst half of the 18th century. An old oil painting on canvas, by a painter of this name, ' Philadelphia from the River,' 7 ft. 9 in. long, was the subject of a communication to the Society of Antiquaries about 1750. •COOPER, Abraham, R.A., animal painter. Was born September 8, 1787, in Red Lion Street, Holborn. His father was a tobacconist, and afterwards an innkeeper. At the age of 13 he was taken from school, and under many hardships began life as an assistant at Astley's Theatre, where he was much employed among horses. When about 22 years of age he made his first attempt in art, and painted with great success a fa- vourite horse belonging to Sir Henry Meux. This encouraged him to continue. He was employed to draw portraits of horses for the * Sporting Magazine,' and in 1812 was an exhibitor at the British Institution. In 1814 he sent his « Tam O'Shanter,' and on a competition in 1816 the directors awarded him a premium of 150 guineas h 97