Robert Cooper
(active 1795-died 1828), Historical and portrait engraverArtist associated with 195 portraits
Although a prolific portrait engraver over a number of decades, little is known of Robert Cooper's life. His first recorded work as an engraver was for the Biographical Magazine in 1795. Cooper contributed extensively to the periodical press, producing prints for, among others, La Belle Assemblée; or, Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine, the Gentleman's Magazine, European Magazine, Dramatic Magazine, and Evangelical Magazine. The most significant books to feature his work include Cawthorn's Modern British Theatre series, Edmund Lodge's series of Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain and Tresham's and Ottley's Memoirs of the Kit-Cat Club (1821).
by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper, published by Charles Baldwyn
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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Katherine Livingston (née Howard), Viscountess Newburgh
by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper, published by Charles Baldwyn, published by Henry Baldwyn, after Robert Walker
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
line engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper, published by Charles Baldwyn, published by Henry Baldwyn, after Simon Luttichuys
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch
by Robert Cooper, published by Charles Baldwyn, published by Henry Baldwyn, after Sir Peter Lely
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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Cicely Arundell (née Compton), Lady Arundell of Wardour
by Robert Cooper, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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by Robert Cooper, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
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