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Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A. - Inquiring for the Tilbury Ferry

Stock Code: 2119

Artist: Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A.

Country of Origin: England

Description: A sophisticated, highly detailed, Royal Academy exhibited painting of a farmer and his wife waiting with their animals to cross the Thames at Tilbury, atmospherically observed by one of England’s greatest 19th century animal painters - Thomas Sidney Cooper.

Signed: T.S. Cooper and dated 1841 (Lower Left)

Further Information: 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. It was at this time he met the animal painter Eugene Verboeckhoven, who strongly influenced his work. In 1831 Cooper returned to London, and he first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1833, before the accession of Queen Victoria, and exhibited his last picture a year after her death in 1902, a very long career. His works can be found in many British Galleries including the Tate in London. Cooper became ARA in 1845, and a member of the RA in 1867. He was like many other artists of that time; a tremendously hard worker and ultimately became very financially successful.

This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1842, no 115. It is also featured in Thomas Sidney Cooper “My Life” by Kenneth Westwood. Vol 2 pages 203-204. Also referred to in “The Art Union” 1842, page 121.

Provenance: Ernest Gambart Esq. Henry Wallis of 120 Pall Mall, London. Bought in 1981 from Arthur Ackerman & Sons by the father of the previous owner.

Artist & Picture: Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A. (1803 - 1902) – “Inquiring for the Tilbury Ferry” - Signed and dated 1841 lower left. Oil on canvas.

Condition: Excellent. The painting has been cleaned, old re-lining. It is fitted with a new English made giltwood and gesso swept frame.

Dimensions of Canvas: Height 43.00 inches (109.2cm) Width 57.00 inches (144.8cm)

Price: £59,950.00

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