Artwork
Portrait of Abraham Cooper
Portrait of Abraham Cooper is a drawing by Richard Redgrave. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is a portrait of Abraham Cooper, created by Richard Redgrave in 1850 using pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Abraham Cooper, an artist, in profile with his hand resting on his chin, lost in thought. A smaller figure is sketched in the corner, adding a sense of context or narrative.
Technique & Style
Redgrave's loose and rough lines convey a sense of spontaneity, focusing on capturing shapes and shadows. The use of cross-hatching builds depth and dimension, while the empty background emphasizes the subject.
History & Provenance
The drawing is dated to 1850 and is the work of Richard Redgrave, a known artist of the period.
Context
The worn and smudged state of the paper suggests the drawing may have been handled or stored in a way that exposed it to wear over time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Redgrave was an English landscape artist, genre painter, author, and administrator.
