George Cope (artist) facts for kids
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George Cope
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| Born | February 4, 1855 |
| Died | January 15, 1929 (aged 73) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
| Known for | Landscape painting, still lifes |
George Cope (born February 4, 1855 – died January 15, 1929) was an American painter. He was famous for his beautiful landscape paintings and detailed still lifes. His artworks are kept in important places like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Brandywine River Museum of Art.
About George Cope
His Early Life
George Cope was born in a town called West Chester, Pennsylvania. His parents were Lydia and Caleb Swayne Cope. Later, he moved to Philadelphia. In 1883, he married Theodora Blair, and they had two children together.
His Artistic Journey
George Cope learned how to paint from a teacher named Hermann Ottomar Herzog. He became very good at painting natural scenes like mountains and rivers (landscapes). He also painted still lifes, which are pictures of objects like fruit, flowers, or hunting gear.
Between 1879 and 1882, George Cope went on an exciting trip. He traveled all around the American West, seeing many new places. When he came back to Philadelphia, he started teaching art. He taught at a school called Darlington Seminary.
Where to See His Art
Today, you can find George Cope's paintings in famous art museums. Here are a few examples of his well-known works:
- Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, painted in 1887, is at the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Indian Relics, painted in 1891, is part of the collection at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.
- The Hunters Equipment (The Hunters Yellow Jacket), also from 1891, is at the Brandywine River Museum.
- Cope's Bridge, painted in 1896, can also be seen at the Brandywine River Museum.
