This picturesque, oil-on-canvas landscape depicts a herd of cattle grazing at the water's edge, after A River Scene by Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803-1902).
Thomas Sidney Cooper was born in Canterbury in September 1803 to William and Sarah Cooper.In 1833 he made his debut at the Royal Academy, where he continued to exhibit regularly until his death. Examples of his work can be found at the Tate Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, and many other public collections.
Cooper specialised in paintings of cattle or sheep, which earned him the nickname of 'Cow Cooper'. He became one of the most accomplished and successful animal landscape painters of the 19th century.
Canterbury Meadows was a subject he painted on many occasions and would have known very well. With the River Stour running through it, the location provided local farmers with the ideal grazing ground and watering for their cattle and sheep.
This piece bears the signature of an unknown artist but wonderfully captures the beauty and charm of Cooper's work and dates from around 1840.
Artist: Unknown c.1840 Presentation: The painting is housed in a gilt frame which is in excellent condition. Measurements: W94cm x H68cm
