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În ochii galeriei, cea mai celebră pictură a lui Abraham Cooper este A fox (1817). Battle of Bosworth (1790) și Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815 (1815) completează trioul pe care orice ochi îl recunoaște. Dintre cele 74 opere ale lui Abraham Cooper din catalogul nostru, galeria prezintă mai jos cele 72 cele mai faimoase, fiecare fiind originală, cu anul creării, muzeul de păstrare și elementul care o face unică.
A fox lies curled in sleep upon a rugged, rocky surface. The composition centers entirely on the animal, isolating it against a dark, undefined background that pushes the subject toward the viewer. Dramatic lighting catches the texture of the fur, casting deep shadows that define the contours of the body and the uneven terrain. This focused illumination creates a sense of depth within a relatively flattened perspective, emphasizing the immediate,…
In this oil on canvas, we find ourselves thrust into the center of a frantic cavalry engagement. The composition is built upon a series of energetic, jagged lines—the upward thrust of spears and the rearing postures of horses—that guide the eye through a crowded, diagonal arrangement. There is a palpable sense of violent movement here, a struggle captured in the midst of a turbulent sky. The palette relies heavily on…
Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815 is a history painting by the British artist Abraham Cooper. The work captures a critical engagement during the Hundred Days campaign, specifically the Battle of Ligny. In this confrontation, Prussian forces under Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher faced defeat at the hands of Napoleon I.
'Scrub', a Shooting Pony, aged 30 and Two Clumber Spaniels1837
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The First Of October,1856
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Bosworth Field
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The ferry crossing
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Studies Of Sixteen Jockeys I
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A Dog-fight
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A Cavalry Skirmish
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A Prize Ewe with monogram 'H', belonging to Mr J.A
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Master Edward Coutts Marjoriebanks on his Pony
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The Pheasant Shoot
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Tam O'shanter
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Our nell, published by j. moore
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Marston Moor
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A Huntsman On His Pony With His Gundogs
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Daniel haigh, esq.
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Richard I At The Battle Of Ascolan
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Studies Of Sixteen Jockeys Ii
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Saddled Grey Charger Frightened
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Saddling Up; And Before The Meet
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Oliver Cromwell Leading His Cavalry Into Battle
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The Day Family
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Cavalier On A White Horse
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Cider For Lunch
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Epsom Downs, Before The RaceMusée des Beaux-Arts
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A Tabby With Her Litter
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Tam O' Shanter
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The Racehorse, 'camel'
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Gentleman Shooting Partridge, With Pointers In A Landscape
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Gypsy, A Black Horse In A Landscape
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Two Mounted Cavaliers And Another Drinking Ale Outside An Inn
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Studies of Sixteen Jockeys III
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Draught Horses
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A Bulldog And Bullterriers In An Outhouse
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Waiting For Master
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A Gamekeeper With A Grey Pony And A Dog In A Landscape
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A good day's bag
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Two Gentlemen on Grey Hunters
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A Saddled Grey Hunter, With A Dog On A Stone Step, And A Robin
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Charles Brett's White English Setter 'Sam'
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Partridge shooting
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A Huntsman Encouraging HoundsAnglesey Abbey
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A saddled grey hunter in a landscape
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Sir Trevisan Fleeing From Despair
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A Grey Horse At A Stable Door
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Portrait Of A Hunter And Groom, In An Extensive Landscape
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Crib And Rosa By An Outhouse
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Oliver Cromwell
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Battle Piece
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Hunters and terriers by a barn, in a river landscape
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'Scrub', a Shooting Pony Aged 30, and Two Clumber Spaniels
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Mr. Beardsworth And Birmingham With Patrick Connolly Up And His Trainer On A Hack At Doncaster
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Oliver Cromwell At Marston Moor
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The Favourite Dog Of Lord Charles Vere Ferrers TownshendBaddesley Clinton
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The gamekeeper's stable
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Portrait of Daniel Haigh
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Study Of A Cat
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Cromwell At Marston Moor
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Mr A. W. Tudor (Master of Foxhounds), on HorsebackDepartment of Health
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A Donkey And A Spaniel In A Stable
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A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds
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A Spaniel in a Landscape
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'Elis' at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the BackgroundYale Center for British Art
Cele patru teme care revin cel mai des în aceste opere originale, fiecare având cel mai sublim exemplu.
Cele 8 muzee care dețin cele mai multe dintre picturile de pe această pagină.
| Muzee | Oraș | Lucrări lui Abraham Cooper | Picturi din această listă |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Museum of Art |
Dallas | 1 | Battle of Bosworth |
 Petworth House |
Petworth | 1 | Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815 |
 The Wilson: Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum |
Cheltenham | 1 | The Morning of the First of September |
 Colecția Regală |
Londra | 1 | Fleur-de-lis |
 Musée des Beaux-Arts |
Nîmes | 1 | Epsom Downs, Before The Race |
 Anglesey Abbey |
1 | A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds | |
 Baddesley Clinton |
1 | The Favourite Dog Of Lord Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend | |
 Department of Health |
London | 1 | Mr A. W. Tudor (Master of Foxhounds), on Horseback |
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A fox lies curled in sleep upon a rugged, rocky surface. The composition centers entirely on the animal, isolating it against a dark, undefined background that pushes the subject toward the viewer. Dramatic lighting catches the texture of the fur, casting deep shadows that define the contours of the body and the uneven terrain. This focused illumination creates a sense of depth within a relatively flattened perspective, emphasizing the immediate,…
A fox (1817). Urmează Battle of Bosworth (1790) și Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815 (1815).
30 ani: A fox datează din 1817, iar Abraham Cooper s-a născut în 1787.
A fox, Battle of Bosworth, Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815, Crib And Rosa By A Barrel, The slipper,, The Morning of the First of September, Portrait of a Favourite Bay, The Battle of Marston Moor in, Fleur-de-lis și Draught Horses. Clasamentul de mai sus indică anul și muzeul pentru fiecare piesă.
Catalogul nostru cuprinde 74 lucrări ale lui Abraham Cooper, datate între 1810 și 1856.
În principal în Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas), Petworth House (Petworth) și The Wilson: Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum (Cheltenham). Tabelul cu muzee de mai sus le enumeră pe toate.
În 1810s: 6 dintre cele 72 lucrări de pe această pagină au fost realizate atunci, fiind A fox dintre acestea.
Pe această pagină, cea mai veche lucrare datează din Portrait of a Favourite Bay (1810), iar cea mai recentă este din The First Of October, (1856).
Landscape (9), Rural life (5) și Hunting (5), din cele 72 lucrări de pe această pagină.
Oil On Canvas, pentru 2 dintre cele 72 lucrări de pe această pagină.
Romanticism, judecând după originalele de pe această pagină.
Born in Greenwich, London, Abraham Cooper rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected British animal and battle painters of his era. The son of a tobacconist, his path to artistic greatness was far from conventional. His early years were defined by labor rather than leisure; at thirteen, he found employment at Astley's Amphitheatre, and later served as a groom under the care of Henry Meux. It was this intimate connection to the equine world that would ultimately shape his creative destiny. Driven by a desire to capture the likeness of a favorite horse, the young groom took it upon himself to learn the complexities of oil painting through a manual, practicing his craft on canvases hung against stable walls.
This raw, instinctive passion soon blossomed into professional mastery. Encouraged by his master and introduced to the established animal painter Benjamin Marshall, Cooper began to refine his technique by copying prints of horses. His talent for capturing the anatomical precision and spirited energy of animals quickly caught the attention of the art establishment. By 1814, he was exhibiting works such as Tam O'Shanter, and his prowess in depicting historical conflict led to significant recognition, including a prize for his Battle of Ligny in 1816. His ascent within the prestigious Royal Academy was swift, moving from an associate in 1817 to a full Academician by 1820.
Cooper’s oeuvre is characterized by a profound dedication to the drama of the battlefield and the quiet dignity of animal portraiture. He possessed a unique ability to breathe life into his subjects, particularly through his mastery of equine anatomy. While some critics noted a certain flatness in his coloring, none could deny his skill in rendering the muscular tension and dynamic movement of horses in the heat of combat. His works often revisited historical themes, showing a special fondness for the era of the Cavaliers and Roundheads, which allowed him to blend historical research with artistic imagination.
His contributions to British art are marked by several notable achievements and enduring works that continue to resonate in major collections:
Through his transition from a stable groom to a celebrated Royal Academician, Abraham Cooper left an indelible mark on the nineteenth-century art world. His life serves as a testament to the power of self-directed study and a deep, lived connection to his subject matter. He remains a vital figure for those studying the intersection of historical narrative and the romanticized depiction of the natural world.
