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Thomas Sidney CooperStudy of a collie
$16,552.42
£12,000
€14,137.32
CA$22,736.35
A$25,281.52
CHF 13,235.33
MX$308,818.46
NOK 166,314.97
SEK 156,452.56
DKK 105,534.13
About the Item
Thomas Sidney Cooper C.V.O., R.A. (1803-1902)
Study of a collie
Oil on canvas
Canvas Size 21 x 28 in
Framed Size 27 x 34 in
Provenance
with Lane Fine Art, London;
The Collection of Charlie Watts.
Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare.
Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803–1902) was one of Victorian England’s most celebrated animal painters, renowned for his masterful depictions of cattle and sheep in pastoral landscapes. Born in Canterbury, Kent, Cooper showed an early talent for drawing but came from humble beginnings and had to work hard to support his artistic ambitions.
After studying briefly at the Royal Academy Schools in London, Cooper spent time in Belgium, where he was influenced by the great 17th-century Flemish animal painters. His meticulous observation of livestock and rural life led to richly detailed scenes that combined technical precision with a romantic view of the English countryside.
Cooper became a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy from the 1830s and remained popular with the public and collectors for decades. His fame earned him the nickname "Cow Cooper," a nod to the animals that so often featured in his works. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1867 and continued to paint well into his 90s.
A generous and civic-minded figure, Cooper founded the Canterbury Sidney Cooper School of Art (now part of the University for the Creative Arts), helping to train future generations of artists. He died at the remarkable age of 99, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence and community service.
- Creator:Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803 - 1902, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Stoke, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU446316642292
Thomas Sidney Cooper
Thomas Sidney Cooper was one of the foremost animal painters of the Victorian period. He was greatly encouraged by Abraham Cooper (of no relation) and Sir Thomas Lawrence. Cooper entered the Royal Academy Schools before taking up a position as a teacher in Brussels in 1829. He was also influenced by the 17th century Dutch School. In 1831, the artist settled in London and first exhibited at Suffolk Street in 1833. He exhibited 48 pictures at the British Institution between 1833–63. Landscape and Cattle at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1833 and was shown until 1902 without a break; it was a record for a continuous exhibit at the Royal Academy of Arts. Sheep and cattle were his most frequent subjects, although he did paint a few figurative ones as well. His studio sale at Christie’s lasted three days from 12–15 April 1902. His works can be found in the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery; the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery; the National Museum Cardiff, Wales; the Glasgow City Art Gallery; the Leeds Art Gallery; Leicester Museums and Galleries; the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool; the Victoria and Albert Museum in London; the Wallace Collection in London and the National Gallery in London.
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