Robert Cooper Collection

Monteith, London, 1706 / 07. Creator: Robert Cooper
Monteith, London, 1706/07

Thomas Case, M. A. 17th century, (late 18th-early 19th century). Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Case, M.A. 17th century, (late 18th-early 19th century). Portrait of Thomas Case (c1598-1682), English clergyman and ejected minister

John Broughton, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
John Broughton, 1822. Portrait of Jack Broughton (c1703-1789), an English bare-knuckle boxer or pugilist. Broughton staged boxing exhibition at his amphitheatre in Hanway Road in London

Margaret McAvoy, An extraordinary Blind Girl, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Margaret McAvoy, An extraordinary Blind Girl, 1821. Portrait of Margaret M Avoy (1800-1820) who claimed she could sense colours through the medium of her fingers despite having lost her sight

Peter the Wild Boy, Found in the woods of Haemlin, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Peter the Wild Boy, Found in the woods of Haemlin, 1821. Portrait of Peter the Wild Boy (c1713-1785) who was found in 1725 living an entirely feral existence in the woods near Hamelin

Joanna Southcott, An Extraordinary Fanatic, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Joanna Southcott, An Extraordinary Fanatic, 1822. Portrait of Joanna Southcott (c1750-1814) English mystic and religious fanatic

Thomas Hudson, Remarkable for his Misfortunes, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Hudson, Remarkable for his Misfortunes, 1821. Portrait of the beggar Thomas Hudson, an unfortunate. Hudson (died 1767)

Thomas Hills Everett, Aged Eleven Months, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Hills Everett, Aged Eleven Months, 1822. Portrait of Mrs Everitt and her son Thomas, the enormous baby. Thomas was born at Enfield, Middlesex, in 1779

Chevalier D Eon, Who many years passed as a Woman, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Chevalier D Eon, Who many years passed as a Woman, 1822. Portrait of the secret agent, spy and cross-dresser Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andre Timothee d Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Sam House, The Patriotic Publican, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Sam House, The Patriotic Publican, 1822. Portrait of the political publican of Soho in London, holding a clay pipe and a bowl inscribed Fox for Ever

John Smith, Better known by the name of Buckhorse, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
John Smith, Better known by the name of Buckhorse, 1822. Portrait of John Smith, a pugilist who was beaten by Jack Broughton in London in 1737

Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Madame Maria Teresa, the Corsican Fairy, 1822. Portrait of Maria Maria Teresa (1743-1790), who billed herself as the Amazing Corsican Fairy

Renwick Williams, Commonly called The Monster, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Renwick Williams, Commonly called The Monster, 1822. Portrait of florist Rhynwick Williams (born c1767), who was arrested in 1790 and accused of being the London Monster

Jenny Darney, A Remarkable Character in Cumberland, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Jenny Darney, A Remarkable Character in Cumberland, 1821. Portrait of a pipe-smoking travelling eccentric who was well known in the southern part of the county of Cumberland...The country people knew

Wybrand Lolkes, The Dutch Dwarf, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Wybrand Lolkes, The Dutch Dwarf, 1821. Portrait of Wybrand Lolkes (1733-1801) who visited Britain in 1790 and exhibited himelf at travelling fairs

Old Boots, A well known character at Rippon in Yorkshire, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Old Boots, A well known character at Rippon in Yorkshire, 1821. Portrait of Old Boots (c1692-1762), an eccentric shoe shiner who was blessed with a plentitude of nose and chin

Henry Constantine Jennings. The Remarkable Virtuoso, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Henry Constantine Jennings. The Remarkable Virtuoso, 1821. Portrait of British antiquarian, collector and gambler Henry Constantine Jennings (1731-1819)

Chevalier Desseasau, Remarkable for his Vanity, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Michel Descazeaux Du Halley, Remarkable for his Vanity, 1821. Portrait of vain dwarf Michel Descazeaux du Hally (1710-1775), a French adventurer who supposedly served in the Prussian army

Elizabeth Woodcock - Who was buried in Snow nearly 8 days, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Elizabeth Woodcock - Who was buried in Snow nearly 8 days, 1821. Portrait of Elizabeth Woodcock (born c1757), recuperating in bed after being buried in snow for eight days with no food

Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1822. Count Jozef Boruwlaski (1739-1837) was described to the Royal Academy of Sciences of Paris in 1760 by Count Tressan as being twenty-two

Thomas Wood, The Abstemious Miller, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Wood, The Abstemious Miller, 1821. Portrait of miller Thomas Wood (1719-1783), made c1773 when he was 53 years old

Henry Dimsdale, Mayor of Garratt, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Henry Dimsdale, Mayor of Garratt, 1821. Portrait of Sir Harry Dimsdale, a London muffin seller who was " mayor" in the Garrat Elections of 1796, a carnival of mock elections

Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Ann Moore, the fasting woman of Tutbury, 1822. Portrait of Ann Moore (1761-1813) of Tutbury in Staffordshire who became notorious as a fraudulent fasting woman

Henry Lemoine, the Eccentric Bookseller & Author, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Henry Lemoine, the Eccentric Bookseller & Author, 1822. Portrait of Henry Lemoine (1756-1812) who sold books in the City of London and wrote for several magazines

Nice New, A well known character at Reading, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Nice New, A well known character at Reading, 1822. Portrait of an eccentric street peddler of Reading in Berkshire, who carried unwieldy baskets on each side being always stored with cakes

Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire - Aged 113, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire - Aged 113, 1822. Portrait of Elias Hoyle (1692?-1805) who supposedly lived to be 113 years old

Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington Miser, 1822. Portrait of Cooke (c1725-1811) who is said to have chased away a doctor who had given him six days to live: Why, sir

Peter Williamson, Remarkable for his Captivity & Sufferings, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Peter Williamson, Remarkable for his Captivity & Sufferings, 1821. Portrait of Scottish memoirist Peter Williamson (1730-1799) habited in the dress of a Delaware North American Indian

Jane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Jane Lewson, Remarkable for her age and pecularities, 1821. Portrait of elderly wealthy eccentric Jane Lewson (nee Vaughan, died 1816) who claimed to have been born in 1700

William Stevenson, A notorious Beggar who died worth £900, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
William Stevenson, A notorious Beggar who died worth £ 900, 1821. Portrait of London hoarding beggar William Stevenson, who was apparently found on his death to be worth £ 900

Thomas Laugher - Commonly called Old Tommy, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Thomas Laugher - Commonly called Old Tommy, 1821. Portrait of centenarian Thomas Laugher (born c1700) made in 1807 when he was aged 107

Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Portrait of Powell (1734-1793), a lawyers clerk and the first notable exponent of long distance walking, known as pedestrianism

Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Creator: Robert Cooper
Caroline (Queen of England), 1820. Portrait of Queen Caroline (1768-1821), also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV

Sir John Newport Bart. M. P. 1826. Creator: Robert Cooper
Sir John Newport Bart. M.P. 1826. Portrait of Anglo-Irish politician Sir John Newport, 1st Baronet (1756-1843). Newport served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland

Sir Kenelm Digby, (c1815-1820). Artist: Robert Cooper
Sir Kenelm Digby, From the original of Vandyke in the Bodleian Gallery, Oxford. (c1815-1820). Digby (1603-1665) was a courtier, philosopher, diplomat and scientist during the reign of Charles I

Mrs Russel Manners, (1917). Artist: Robert Cooper
Mrs Russel Manners. Portrait of Catherine, Mrs. Russell Manners, the later Lady Stepney. Catherine Stepney (1778?1845) was a British novelist and socialite

T Denman, her majestys Solicitor General, 1820. Artist: Robert Cooper
T Denman, her majestys Solicitor General, 1820

Prince Leopold George Christian Frederick of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1818. Artist: Robert Cooper
Prince Leopold George Christian Frederick of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1818. Leopold (1790-1865) was the uncle of Queen Victoria

Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, early 19th century. Artist: Robert Cooper
Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, early 19th century. Cochrane (1775-1860) was a Scottish politician and naval adventurer

Sir Robert Naunton, English politician and writer. Artist: Robert Cooper
Sir Robert Naunton, English politician and writer. Naunton (1563-1635) became Secretary of State in 1618. His strong Protestant views led to him being censured by James I

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"Robert Cooper: Capturing Extraordinary Lives in 19th Century London" Step into the world of Robert Cooper, a talented artist and creator who immortalized remarkable individuals through his captivating portraits. Born in Monteith, London in 1706/07, Cooper's artistic prowess knew no bounds as he skillfully depicted the essence of his subjects. One such subject was Thomas Case, an esteemed M. A. From the 17th century whose image was brought to life by Cooper's brushstrokes during the late 18th to early 19th century. The depth and detail captured in this portrait truly showcase Cooper's ability to breathe life into historical figures. Cooper also turned his attention towards capturing contemporary personalities like John Broughton, whose portrait from 1822 showcases both strength and vulnerability. Another intriguing character that caught Cooper's eye was Toby - a well-known imposter who fascinated society with his deceptive ways. Intriguingly, it wasn't just famous or notorious figures that piqued Cooper's interest; he also sought out extraordinary individuals like Margaret McAvoy, an exceptional blind girl whose resilience shines through her portrait from 1821. Similarly compelling is Peter the Wild Boy, discovered deep within the woods of Haemlin - a mysterious figure brought to light by Cooper's masterful strokes. Joanna Southcott stands out among these portraits as an extraordinary fanatic whose fervor is palpable even centuries later thanks to Cooper's artistry. On a darker note, Elizabeth Brownrigg finds herself forever remembered for her cruelty and murder through her haunting depiction created by none other than Robert Cooper himself. Cooper didn't limit himself to adults either; he ventured into portraying young lives such as Thomas Hudson - remarkable for his misfortunes at such a tender age - and Thomas Hills Everett at only eleven months old – showcasing innocence amidst turbulent times.