Abraham Cooper RA 1787-1868
One of the leading sporting painters of the first half of the 19thC he was a pupil of Benjamin Marshall. He contributed to the sporting press of the day and painted portaits of many famous horses. He also painted some major battle scenes. He exhibited at the RA from 1812 and became RA in 1819.
For further information see The Dictionary of Equestrian Artists by Sally Mitchell |