Edwin Cooper (artist)
English painter
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Edwin Cooper (1 January 1785 – 1833) was an English artist, known for his work in painting animals. He was an honorary member of the Norwich Society, and is considered to be one of the Norwich School of painters.
Born1 January 1785
Bury St. Edmunds
Died1833 (aged 48)
KnownforProfessional painting of animals
MovementNorwich School of painters
Edwin Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1785 Bury St. Edmunds |
| Died | 1833 (aged 48) |
| Known for | Professional painting of animals |
| Movement | Norwich School of painters |
Life
Edwin Cooper was born on 1 January 1785, the son of Daniel Cooper and his wife Martha Hockley, and was baptised at St. James' Church, Bury St. Edmunds.[1] He studied under his father, a professional miniaturist who taught drawing at a school. During his career he exhibited nearly 100 works of art: 200 of his paintings were exhibited by the Norwich Society after his death.[2]
