George Cope (artist)
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BornFebruary 4, 1855
DiedJanuary 15, 1929 (aged 73)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
KnownforLandscape painting, still lifes
George Cope | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1855 |
| Died | January 15, 1929 (aged 73) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
| Known for | Landscape painting, still lifes |
George Cope (February 4, 1855 – January 15, 1929) was an American painter who specialized in landscapes and still lifes. His works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Brandywine River Museum of Art.[1]
Cope was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to parents Lydia (Eldridge) Cope and Caleb Swayne Cope.[2] He moved to Philadelphia and married Theodora Blair, in 1883. They had two children.[3]
