William John Cooke (1796 - 1865)
William John Cooke (1796 - 1865)
RA Collection: People and Organisations
Line engraver of landscapes, born in Dublin, moved to England in 1798, pupil of his uncles William Bernard and George Cooke; engraved for popular annuals. Awarded gold medal in 1826 from Society of Arts for contribution to development of steel engraving. Left England in 1840 for Darmstadt where he died. Hunnisett thinks it doubtful that he was the nephew of engraver G. Cooke.
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Born: 1796
Died: 1865
Gender: Male
Works associated with William John Cooke in the RA Collection
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Associated books
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Samuel Carter Hall, editor
The book of gems. : The modern poets and artists of Great Britain. / Edited by S.C. Hall - London: 1838
06/2555
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Sicilian Scenery from Drawings by P. De Wint The Original Sketches by Major Light. - London.: 1823.
07/4618
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Clarkson Stanfield RA
Stanfield's Coast Scenery. A Series Of Views In The British Channel, From Original Drawings Taken Expressly For The Work. By Clarkson Stanfield, Esq. R.A. - - London:: 1836.
07/1415
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Scenery Of The Rivers Of Norfolk, Comprising The Yare, The Waveney, And The Bure. From Pictures Painted By James Stark, With Historical And Geological Descriptions By J.W. Robberds, Jun. Esq. - Norwich:: [1834]
07/701