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 Catheri...
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 a...
Subject (Geographic):
England and 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, and Rosse, Susannah-Penelope (Gibson), 1655-1700.
Subject (Topic):
Drawing, English, Miniature painting, British, Nobility, Court and courtiers, and Religious life and customs
