[Drawings], [17th century].

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[Drawings], [17th century].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702177465

Collection of 40 sketches or tracings, either from drawings or from actual miniatures, in sanguine on oiled paper. None of the drawings are labeled, but subjects bear resemblance to King Charles II; Lady Barrington; the Earl of Lindsey; Queen Catherine of Braganza; Richard Cromwell; and others. Other subjects include Apollo; a Crucifixion scene; Rebecca at the well; and a portrait of the Holy Family; others are crude sketches. The cover of the portfolio in which these drawings were found declares, "Tracings, or Sketches, by Cooper."

1 case (40 items) ; various sizes.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8025314

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Gibson, Richard (English miniaturist, ca. 1615-1690)

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Cromwell, Richard, 1626-1712

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Richard Cromwell was the Lord Protector of England and eldest surviving son of Oliver Cromwell; the recipient is addressed as "Madam" and "Dear Heart," and is probably Cromwell's wife. The recipient was formerly identified as his mother Elizabeth Cromwell, but she died in 1665. From the description of Letters to Dorothy Major Cromwell, 1691-1705. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79752884 Richard Cromwell was the Lord Protector of England and eldest surviving son of ...

Rosse, Susannah-Penelope (Gibson), 1655-1700.

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Cooper, Samuel, 1609-1672

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Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) was a miniature painter, especially of royal and courtly subjects. His sitters included Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James, Duke of York; he was appointed the king's limner in 1663. He died at the height of his powers and popularity in his house in Covent Garden in 1672. From the description of [Drawings], [17th century]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702177465 ...

Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

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The New River is in fact a canal which has brought water to London from outlying areas since the early 17th century. From the description of Letter to the Governor of the New River Company, 1667 Sept. 19. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 70187741 Bount is remembered in particular for his travels in Turkey, published as A VOYAGE INTO THE LEVANT (London, 1636). He was recognised by Charles I, being made a gentleman pensioner to the king and knighted 21 March 1...