THAMES SHIPS ORIGINAL c1850 BY THOMAS COOPER R.A. Start Price USD 425.00 Current Price USD 425.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location California See more about 'THAMES SHIPS ORIGINAL c1850 BY THOMAS COOPER R.A.' Description THAMES SHIPS ORIGINAL c1850 BY THOMAS COOPER R.A. THOMAS SIDNEY COOPER R.A. ( circa 1850 ) " BOATS ON THE THAMES " Original pencil drawing on heavy cream wove paper: signed in pencil lower left - " T.S. Cooper R.A. " : inscribed below the mat in pencil - " Boats on The Thames ": image/sheet size: 6 inches by 3 5/8 inches: circa 1850: framed ( frame size: 12 x 10 inches ). NOTE: This work is in excellent condition: It is beautifully framed under glass in its original circa 1900 English gold leaf frame with original hand watercoloured and detailed triple mat with artists name in ink: frame also in excellent condition:( What looks like smoke coming from the top masts of the three ships suggests a signal, the ship on the far left perhaps run aground: a very unusual subject for Cooper whos pencil drawings are usually of animals in landscape ). One of Britains' most talented painters and draftsmen, Thomas Sidney Cooper was born in Canterbury in 1803. His early life was marred by poverty. He was educated at the RA schools, where he was encouraged by Sir Thomas Lawrence. In 1827 he moved to Brussels where he taught art. At this time he met the animal painter Verboeckhoven, who strongly influenced his work. In 1831 Cooper returned to London, and he first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1833, and his last picture was exhibited in 1902, the year of his death. Therefore he started to exhibit at the RA four years before the accession of Queen Victoria, and exhibited his last picture a year after her death. In the 1840s Cooper worked often with C R Lee, who painted the rural backgrounds, whilst Lee subsequently painted the cattle and sheep for which he became so famous. His concentration on painting of farm animals earned him the nickname of ???Cow Cooper.??? Cooper became ARA in 1845, and RA in 1867. He was like many other artists of the time a tremendously hard worker, and ultimately became very financially successful. His early struggles had had their effect, and he was known for his sarcasm and brusque manner. It is therefore something of a pleasure to record that in his private life he was a kind husband and indulgent father. He was also a man of some principle, in that he continued to paint individual canvases. He could simply have repeated himself and made a fortune. Cooper was commissioned by Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort to paint pictures of the royal herd of pedigree Jersey cows. Informed contemporary opinion said that his artistic prime was in the years 1846-1856.  He died on the 8th February 1902, in the year of the Coronation of Edward VII. His work are represented in numerous important private collections and museums. This work is fully guaranteed. professional art packing. andale andalesell Payment Options:   Credit Cards , Money Order/Cashiers Checks ,PayPal ,Personal Check Shipping Options:   Fixed Shipping Charges. Shipping & Handling Rate:   $15.00 (Domestic) I will ship to:   USA and following regions : Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, Americas, Mexico, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom [Sales Tax]:   7.75% for in-state buyers     More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.   Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!   Click Here. Double your traffic. Try Vendio Gallery Risk FREE! Place a Bid!