1792–1866 · 1 work
Chester Harding portrays the actor Thomas Abthorpe Cooper. The painting brings a person known for appearing before an audience into the still format of a portrait. Look at the expression, pose and clothing as parts of that presentation, without assuming the sitter is playing a particular role.
Original museum reproductions, with source records on every artwork page.
Artist information: Art Institute of Chicago.
Public-domain art. An imagined museum; no museum affiliation.
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