Alexander Davis Cooper

1820 - 1895

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
  • Lifespan: 75 years
  • Works on APS: 3
  • Top-ranked work: Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn, 12th Bt
  • Died: 1895
  • Top 3 works:
    • Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn, 12th Bt
    • Kish-ke-kosh
    • Indian Man with Quiver

The Life and Works of Alexander Davis Cooper

Alexander Davis Cooper was a British painter, engraver, and illustrator born in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. His professional life spanned much of the nineteenth century, concluding with his death in 1895.

The artist's legacy is preserved through several notable works held in prestigious institutions. His catalog includes pieces such as Kish-ke-kosh, painted in 1862, and Indian Man with Quiver, dated 1886, both of which are part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Additionally, his portrait of Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn, 12th Bt is held by the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Questions & Answers

How did Alexander Davis Cooper's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Alexander Davis Cooper's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Where can I find statistics about Alexander Davis Cooper's works?

The Stats page of Alexander Davis Cooper presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

In which historical period did Alexander Davis Cooper work?

Alexander Davis Cooper worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Art Quiz

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Question 1:
In which country was Alexander Davis Cooper born?
Question 2:
In what year was Alexander Davis Cooper born?
Question 3:
Which institution holds the work 'Kish-ke-kosh'?
Question 4:
Which of these is an occupation held by Alexander Davis Cooper?
Question 5:
In what year was the work 'Indian Man with Quiver' dated in our catalog?