St. Martin

Portrait of a Man

Richard Cooper, 1750-1820

Pen and Wash

3 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches

Private Collection, Providence, Rhode Island

"Richard Cooper was trained in Paris but settled in London where he became quite well known for his portraits and engravings.

"He should not be mistaken for his contemporary, Richard Cooper (Edinburgh 1740-London 1814) painter of landscapes." &mdash Mathias Komor (1966)

Provenance: Matthias Komor, New York

Photograph and text 2006 by George P. Landow.

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