Thomas Sidney Cooper - 19th.c Animals

Thomas Sidney Cooper RA 1893-1902

'Canterbury Meadows'

Thomas was a prolific animal painter. He entered the Royal Academy Schools and in 1827 became a teacher in Brussels
and a friend of the famous Belgium animal painter Verboekhoven who greatly influenced his style. In1831 he settled in
London and exhibited at Suffolk Street1833, the British Institute 1833-1863. 'Landscape and Cattle' at the Royal Academy
1833 was the first of a series of 266 exhibits shown there continuously until 1902 without a break which was a record.

Oil on Canvas