Susie Cooper

Sitterback to top

• Susan Vera ('Susie') Cooper (1902-1995), Ceramic designer and factory owner; wife of Cecil Barker. Sitter associated with 5 portraits, Artist of 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

• Susan Vera ('Susie') Cooper (1902-1995), Ceramic designer and factory owner; wife of Cecil Barker. Artist of 1 portrait, Sitter associated with 5 portraits.

This portraitback to top

In 1929 Susie Cooper set up her own company, whose motto, 'elegance combined with utility', was the basis of long-lasting commercial success. Known popularly for her 'art deco' designs, in the industry she was acknowledged for generally improving standards of lithographic transfer decoration. In 1940 she became the second woman to be created a Royal Designer for Industry. This self-portrait mask was in the artist's own collection and hung at first in her London showroom, and later in her studio.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Rideal, Liz, Mirror Mirror: Self-portraits by Women Artists, 2001 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 12 September 2001 to 20 January 2002), p. 75
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 143

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Mirror Mirror: Self-portraits by women artists (12 September 2001 - 20 January 2002)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Sculptures
• Self-portraits