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Thomas Sidney Cooper (British, 1803-1902)

Thomas Sidney Cooper (British, 1803-1902) "Cattle and Sheep in Meadows", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1881" lower right, 20" x 29". Presented in a giltwood frame. Thomas Sidney Cooper, one of the most prominent mid-19th century painters, was born in Canterbury, England. He studied in Brussels with the Belgian animal painter Eugene Verboeckhoven. Upon his return to England, Cooper specialized and excelled in painting cattle and sheep. His most successful years were between 1840 and 1850 when Prince Albert and Queen Victoria commissioned him to paint their herd. Thomas Sidney Cooper became a regular exhibiter at the Royal Academy, exhibiting a total of 266 entries. In 1882, he founded a school in Canterbury; his work is at the Royal Canterbury Museum.

Thomas Sidney Cooper (British, 1803-1902): Canvas appears not have been relined and there are 4 patches to the back of the canvas. Appears to have old inpainting repairs. mostly in the sky area, one 1/2" long one on one of the cows. One area in the sky, about 3-1/2" x 1/2" and one very minor one, exhibits signs of old overpainting. Craquelure throughout and slightly dirty. Frame appears to be original to the painting and bears a plaque incised with artist's name.

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