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Nathan Cooper Branwhite
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| Born | c. 1775 |
| Died | 18 March 1857 |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Portrait miniature, Watercolour, Engraving |
Nathan Cooper Branwhite (born around 1775, died 1857) was an English artist. He was known for painting tiny portraits called miniatures. He also painted with watercolours and made engravings. Nathan was an important part of the Bristol School of artists. In the 1820s, he was Bristol's top miniature portrait painter.
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Life of Nathan Branwhite
Early Life and Training
Nathan Cooper Branwhite was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. His father, Peregrine Branwhite, was a poet. Nathan learned how to paint from a teacher named Isaac Taylor. This early training helped him become a skilled artist.
Exhibitions and Moving to Bristol
Nathan Branwhite showed his artwork in London. He displayed 13 miniature paintings at the famous Royal Academy. This happened between the years 1802 and 1828. He also created art using a special method called stipple engraving. By 1810, Nathan had moved to the city of Bristol.
Part of the Bristol Art Scene
In Bristol, Nathan Branwhite became very involved in the local art community. He joined the Bristol School of artists. This group often went on sketching trips together. Nathan was good friends with other artists like Edward Bird and James Johnson.
Organizing Art Shows
Nathan Branwhite also helped organize art exhibitions in Bristol. In 1824, he was one of the main people who set up the first show for local artists. This exhibition took place at the new Bristol Institution. Later, in 1832, he showed many of his own works. This was at the first exhibition of the new Bristol Society of Artists. It was also held at the Bristol Institution.
Family Life
Nathan Branwhite passed away on March 18, 1857, in Clifton, Bristol. He had at least four children. Two of his sons also became artists. His son Nathan (1813–1894) and his son Charles (1817–1880) followed in their father's footsteps.
