Samuel Cooper Collection

Unknown man, time. called Thomas May, c1650. Creator: Samuel Cooper
Unknown man, time. called Thomas May, c1650

'Jemima, Countess of Sandwich, daughter of Lord Crewe, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Jemima, Countess of Sandwich, daughter of Lord Crewe, 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

'Endymion Porter, attended Prince Charles in Spain, 1810. Creator: Richard Earlom
Endymion Porter, attended Prince Charles in Spain, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

'Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. Creator: Richard Earlom
Colonel Robert Lilburne; Obit 1657, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James

'William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
William, Duke of Hamilton; killed at the Battle of Worcester 1651, 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to

'Eleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. Creator: Richard Earlom
Eleanor Gwynne (Nell), actress and mistress of Charles II; Obit 1687, 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth

Allegorical illustration of Phaethon, son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene
6337443 Allegorical illustration of Phaethon, son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene, falling out of the sky while driving the Sun Chariot by Cooper

Samuel Cooper (engraving)
815581 Samuel Cooper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Cooper. 1609 - 1672. English miniature painter.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Monument of miniature painter Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) in St Pancras in the Fields
6340413 Monument of miniature painter Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) in St Pancras in the Fields by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

Samuel Cooper, English painter of miniatures (engraving)
3622558 Samuel Cooper, English painter of miniatures (engraving) by Cooper, Samuel (1609-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Cooper (1609-1672), English painter of miniatures

John Milton, 1786. Creator: Caroline Watson
John Milton, 1786

Portrait of Thomas Hobbes, c. 1660. Creator: Samuel Cooper (British, 1608 / 09-1672)
Portrait of Thomas Hobbes, c. 1660

Portrait of a Woman, 1646. Creator: Samuel Cooper (British, 1608 / 09-1672)
Portrait of a Woman, 1646

Portrait of a Man, c. 1655. Creator: Samuel Cooper (British, 1608 / 09-1672)
Portrait of a Man, c. 1655

S. Cooper, (1609-1672), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Cooper, (1609-1672), 1830. Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) English miniature painter. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Robert Lilburne, 1650, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Robert Lilburne, 1650, (1947). Portrait of English soldier Colonel Robert Lilburne (1613-1665) who joined the Parliamentary army at the beginning of the Civil War

Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans, c1660, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans, c1660, (1947). Portrait of Henrietta of England (1644-1670), youngest daughter of King Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France

Oliver Cromwell, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Oliver Cromwell, (1933). Portrait of English military leader and politician Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658). Cromwell was Lord Protector of England during the Commonwealth period following the trial

Karl II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Karl II, (1933). Portrait of King Charles II of England (1630-1685). The Merry Monarch was king after the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. After a miniature by Samuel Cooper

Jakob II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jakob II, (1933). Portrait of King James II of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland (1633-1701). the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland

Oliver Cromwell, c1657, (1941). Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English military leader and politician. From British Statesmen, by Enest Barker. [Collins, London, 1941]

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Lord Protector of England, 1899. Artist: T Johnson
Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Lord Protector of England, 1899. Cromwell was a Member of Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642

Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 1899
Elizabeth Cromwell, wife of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of the wife of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Henry Cromwell, fourth son of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Henry Cromwell (1628-1674), fourth son of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899)
Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1899). Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell (born 1629-1658), daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1599-1658)

George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English soldier and sailor, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)

John Pym, English parliamentarian, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Pym, (1584-1643), leader of the Long Parliament. Illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, (Goupil & Co, London)

Miniature portrait of King James II of England as the Duke of York. Artist: Samuel Cooper
Miniature portrait of James II of England (1633-701) as the Duke of York. James II was deposed after a four year reign to make way for the Prince of Orange. From the V&A

Portrait Frances Teresa Stuart 1647-1702 Duchess
Portrait of Frances Teresa Stuart (1647-1702), Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, in Male Costume, Samuel Cooper, 1666, parchment (animal material), gold (metal), glass

Portrait woman Bust left Part collection portrait miniatures
Portrait of a woman, Portrait of a woman. Bust, to the left. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, historical persons not known by name - BB - woman, Samuel Cooper, 1643

Portrait Henrietta Duchess OrlA ans Bust almost facing
Portrait of Henrietta, Duchess of Orleans, Duchess of Orleans. Bust, almost facing. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, Henrietta Anne van Engeland, Samuel Cooper, 1670, cardboard

Charles II 1630-85 King England Portrait Bust
Charles II (1630-85), King of England, Portrait of Charles II (1630-85), King of England. Bust, to the right. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, Charles II (King of England)

Portrait Man 1655 Samuel Cooper British 1608
Portrait of a Man, c. 1655. Samuel Cooper (British, 1608/09-1672). Watercolor on vellum; framed: 8.4 x 6.5 cm (3 5/16 x 2 9/16 in.); sight: 8 x 6.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Frances Teresa Stuart, 1647-1702, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, in travesty, Samuel Cooper, 1666, Portrait miniature

Henrietta, Duchess of Orleans, Samuel Cooper, 1670, Portrait miniature

Karel II, 1630-85, king of England, Samuel Cooper, 1665, Portrait miniature

George Gordon, gest 1649, second Marquis of Huntley, Samuel Cooper, 1630 - 1672, Portrait miniature

Portrait of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle, Samuel Cooper, 1651 - 1652

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Samuel Cooper: Master of Miniatures and Engravings Step into the world of Samuel Cooper, a renowned English painter of miniatures and engravings. Known for his exceptional talent in capturing intricate details on a small scale, Cooper's work has left an indelible mark on the art world. One of his notable pieces is the allegorical illustration of Phaethon, son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene, falling out of the sky while driving the Sun Chariot. This masterpiece showcases Cooper's ability to convey complex narratives through his art. Cooper himself is immortalized in a monument located in St Pancras in the Fields. The monument pays tribute to this remarkable miniature painter who lived from 1609 to 1672. His contributions to art are celebrated even centuries after his passing. Among his many works, one can find engravings depicting prominent figures such as John Milton and Thomas Hobbes. These portraits showcase Cooper's skillful rendering of facial features and capture the essence of these influential individuals. In addition to portraits, Cooper also painted captivating scenes like "Portrait of a Woman" from 1646 and "Portrait of a Man" circa 1655. These artworks demonstrate his versatility as an artist, able to create both intimate character studies and grand compositions with equal finesse. Though some engravings attributed to him remain unidentified by their creators, they still bear witness to Cooper's enduring legacy. Pieces like "S. Cooper (1609-1672)" continue to captivate viewers with their timeless beauty. Cooper's subjects ranged from political figures like Oliver Cromwell to royalty such as Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans. Through each stroke of his brush or etch on copper plates, he captured not only their physical likeness but also their inner essence. Today, Samuel Cooper remains revered for revolutionizing miniature painting during his time.