{"title":"Samuel Cooper","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"frances-teresa-stuart-duchess-of-richmond-and-lennox-in-travesty-samuel-cooper","title":"Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, in Travesty - Samuel Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine portrait miniature by Samuel Cooper depicting Frances Teresa Stuart in masculine attire, reflecting the fashion of the Restoration court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Cooper remains the most accomplished practitioner of the portrait miniature in seventeenth-century Britain. This work depicts Frances Teresa Stuart, a prominent figure at the court of Charles II, dressed in travesty. The term refers to the fashion of women adopting masculine attire, a practice that gained popularity within the Restoration court as a form of playful subversion. Cooper captures the sitter with his characteristic precision, employing fine brushwork to render the texture of her elaborate blonde curls and the delicate lace of her cravat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature format requires a high degree of technical control, as the artist must achieve a sense of volume and character within a very small surface area. Cooper excels here by balancing the soft, pale tones of the sitter's complexion against the darker, more muted background. The blue ribbon at her neck provides a subtle point of colour, drawing the eye to the centre of the composition. Her expression is calm and direct, reflecting the intimate nature of the portrait miniature, which was often intended for private viewing or as a personal token of affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper's ability to convey the personality of his subjects through subtle shifts in light and shadow is evident in this piece. He avoids excessive ornamentation, choosing instead to focus on the sitter's features and the specific details of her costume. The work provides a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Restoration era, where fashion and identity were frequently intertwined. As a master of the medium, Cooper elevates the miniature from a simple record of appearance to a sophisticated study of human presence. This print preserves the fine detail of the original vellum, allowing for a close examination of the artist's technique and the specific stylistic choices of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435354460495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435355935055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435355967823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435356000591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435356033359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435356066127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435356098895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435356131663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435356164431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435356197199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435356229967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435356262735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frances-Teresa-Stuart-Duchess-of-Richmond-and-Lennox-in-Travesty_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202289467.jpg?v=1786324030"},{"product_id":"charles-ii-samuel-cooper","title":"Charles II - Samuel Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed portrait miniature of King Charles II by Samuel Cooper, capturing the monarch with exceptional precision and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait miniature depicts King Charles II, captured with the technical precision that defined Samuel Cooper as the pre-eminent miniaturist of the seventeenth century. Painted in 1665, the work demonstrates the artist's ability to render texture and character on a diminutive scale. The King is shown in three-quarter profile, his gaze directed away from the viewer, a pose that conveys a sense of regal detachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper employs a delicate application of watercolour on vellum, a medium that allows for the fine detail visible in the King's lace collar and the individual strands of his dark, flowing periwig. The contrast between the soft, pale flesh tones of the face and the deep, saturated blues of the Garter robes creates a visual balance. The inclusion of the Order of the Garter insignia serves as a clear indicator of the subject's status and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike larger oil portraits of the period, which often relied on grand, sweeping gestures, this miniature focuses on the psychological presence of the sitter. Cooper was known for his direct observation, often capturing the subtle lines around the eyes and mouth that reveal the human reality behind the monarch's public image. The oval format, typical of the period, frames the subject tightly, forcing the viewer to engage with the nuances of the expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a fine example of the English school of miniature painting, which reached a zenith under Cooper's hand. His work was highly sought after by the court, and he remains a primary source for the visual history of the Restoration era. The preservation of the original colour palette, particularly the vivid blue of the mantle, allows for an appreciation of the work as it would have appeared to contemporary observers in the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435356361039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435370910031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435370942799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435370975567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435371008335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435371041103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435371073871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435371106639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435371139407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435371172175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435371204943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435371237711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Charles-II_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202529044.jpg?v=1786324106"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-woman-samuel-cooper","title":"Portrait of a Woman - Samuel Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1643 portrait miniature by Samuel Cooper, capturing a woman in delicate watercolour on vellum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait miniature, executed in 1643, demonstrates the technical precision of Samuel Cooper, a master of the form during the seventeenth century. Cooper, often regarded as the finest miniaturist of his era, worked primarily in watercolour on vellum, a medium that allowed for exceptional detail despite the small scale of the work. The subject is depicted with a soft, naturalistic approach, characteristic of Cooper's ability to capture individual personality within the constraints of a small oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sitter is shown with ringlets framing her face, adorned with a simple pearl necklace and a single pearl drop at her bodice. The use of light and shadow across the face provides a sense of volume, while the muted background ensures the focus remains on the sitter. The artist's signature and date, visible on the left side of the composition, confirm the period of production during the mid-seventeenth century, a time when such miniatures were highly prized as personal tokens of affection or status among the English elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper's technique involved a delicate application of pigment, building up layers to achieve a lifelike skin tone and texture. The garment, rendered in a soft lilac hue, contrasts with the pale skin and dark hair, creating a balanced visual arrangement. This piece reflects the conventions of English portraiture during the reign of Charles I, where the miniature served as a private, intimate record of a person. The preservation of the original locket-style frame adds to the historical context of the object, suggesting its original function as a wearable piece of jewellery or a portable keepsake. As a fine art print, this reproduction captures the fine brushwork and the subtle colour transitions of the original vellum surface, offering a clear view of Cooper's mastery of scale and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435357081935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435377267023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435377299791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435377332559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435377365327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435377398095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435377430863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435377463631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435377496399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435377529167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435377561935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435377594703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202770712.jpg?v=1786324176"},{"product_id":"george-gordon-2nd-marquess-of-huntly-samuel-cooper","title":"George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly - Samuel Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine portrait miniature of George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, by the master miniaturist Samuel Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait miniature depicts George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, a prominent Scottish nobleman and royalist during the Civil War. Samuel Cooper, widely regarded as the finest miniaturist of the seventeenth century, captures the subject with a level of psychological depth that was rare for the period. The work is executed in watercolour on vellum, a medium that allowed Cooper to achieve a remarkable degree of realism and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marquess is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing the armour and lace collar typical of the mid-seventeenth-century aristocracy. Cooper employs a sophisticated technique of stippling and hatching to render the skin tones and the soft curls of the subject's hair. The background consists of a muted, atmospheric wash that directs the viewer's attention to the face. The blue sash, a subtle addition of colour, provides a contrast to the dark tones of the armour and the neutral palette of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper was known for his ability to work on a small scale without sacrificing the grandeur associated with larger oil portraits. His style moved away from the flatter, more decorative approach of his predecessors, such as Nicholas Hilliard, toward a more naturalistic representation of light and form. This portrait is a characteristic example of his mature style, where the focus remains on the individual's character and social standing. The oval format, typical of the period, was designed to be worn as a personal token or kept in a private collection. The precision of the brushwork, particularly in the lace and the metallic sheen of the armour, demonstrates the technical mastery that defined Cooper's career in the court of Charles I and later under the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435383918927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435386638671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435386671439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435386704207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435386736975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435386769743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435386802511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435386835279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435386868047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435386900815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435386933583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435386966351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/George-Gordon-2nd-Marquess-of-Huntly_Poster_CompositorV1_1786203013309.jpg?v=1786324764"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/samuel-cooper.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}