Charles West Cope
(1811-1890), History painterLater Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 6 portraits
Artist associated with 26 portraits
Painter of historical, literary and genre subjects; studied in Paris and first exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1833. In 1843 Cope won a prize in the competition to decorate the Houses of Parliament and completed several commissions for the building.
by Charles West Cope
oil on canvas, 1879
NPG 5321
by Maull & Polyblank
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1860
NPG Ax14831
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, mid 1860s
NPG Ax28922
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, mid 1860s
NPG x46578
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, mid 1860s
NPG x199005
by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1865
NPG Ax7575
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