Cooke, G. (George), 1793-1849
Variant namesGeorge Cooke typified the ambitious American painter of the early nineteenth century. He began his artistic career as a self-taught itinerant painter in northern Virginia; in 1826 he went to Europe. His exposure to the old masters of the Renaissance and baroque periods encouraged him to try his hand at history painting and landscapes while continuing to derive his livelihood from portraiture. His best-known painting is, "Interior of St. Peters Rome," in the Chapel of the University of Georgia.
From the description of Cooke, George passport and sketchbook, 1828-1831. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 270992926
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| creatorOf | Cooke, G. (George), 1793-1849. George Cooke : [vertical file]. | Morris Museum of Art Library | |
| referencedIn | Lanman, Abigail Trumbull, 1806-1890. John Trumbull letter and estate related papers, 1807-1844. | Archives of American Art | |
| creatorOf | Cooke, G. (George), 1793-1849. Cooke, George passport and sketchbook, 1828-1831. | ||
| referencedIn | Rudulph, Marilou Alston. Marilou Alston Rudulph collection, 1953-1972. | ||
| creatorOf | Chantrey, Francis, Sir, 1781-1841. Letters, ca. 1813-1839. | Getty Research Institute | |
| creatorOf | Gordon, Collingwood C. Letters received, 1846-1848. | Getty Research Institute |
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| associatedWith | Trumbull, John, 1756-1843. | person |
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Birth 1793
Death 1849
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