[Drawings], [17th century].

Description

Title: [Drawings], [17th century].
Creator: Cooper, Samuel, 1609-1672
Abstract: Collection of 40 sketches or tracings, either from drawings or from actual miniatures, in sanguine on oiled paper. None of the drawings are labeled, but subjects bear resemblance to King Charles II; Lady Barrington; the Earl of Lindsey; Queen Catherine of Braganza; Richard Cromwell; and others. Other subjects include Apollo; a Crucifixion scene; Rebecca at the well; and a portrait of the Holy Family; others are crude sketches. The cover of the portfolio in which these drawings were found declares, "Tracings, or Sketches, by Cooper."
Description: Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) was a miniature painter, especially of royal and courtly subjects. His sitters included Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James, Duke of York; he was appointed the king's limner in 1663. He died at the height of his powers and popularity in his house in Covent Garden in 1672.
Though it is possible the tracings are by Cooper, they were also possibly done by miniaturists Richard Gibson and his daughter Susannah-Penelope Rosse. Some of the portraits have been marked by incisions and red chalk.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 various sizes. case (40 items) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Portraits
Sketches
Subject (Geographic): England
Great Britain
Subject (Name): Catherine, of Braganza, Queen, consort of Charles II, King of England, 1638-1705.
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
Cooper, Samuel, 1609-1672.
Cromwell, Richard, 1626-1712.
Gibson, Richard, 1605/1615?-1690
Rosse, Susannah-Penelope (Gibson), 1655-1700.
Subject (Topic): Drawing, English
Miniature painting, British
Nobility
Court and courtiers
Religious life and customs
Subjects: Catherine, of Braganza, Queen, consort of Charles II, King of England, 1638-1705
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 > Portraits
Cooper, Samuel, 1609-1672
Cromwell, Richard, 1626-1712
Gibson, Richard, 1605/1615?-1690 > Portraits
Rosse, Susannah-Penelope (Gibson), 1655-1700
Drawing, English
Miniature painting, British
Nobility > England > Portraits
Great Britain > Court and courtiers
Great Britain > Religious life and customs > 17th century

Access: Public
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Citation: Samuel Cooper, Drawings. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.