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Samuel Cousins, artist
British, 1801 - 1887
The Happy Moment, 19th century
Mezzotint
39.1 x 31.4 cm (image)
Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts 1963.30.30469
after, Thomas Lawrence
Artist Credit: all
Artist Biography: Mezzotinter; His abilities were noticed early, and by the age of ten had already gained some recognition for his work from the Royal Society of Arts, and won several awards during the next several years. At the age of 14 he became the apprentice of S.W. Reynolds. His work was well respected by many of the artists whose work he reproduced.~~ One of the highlights of his career in 1854, was to engrave Winterhalter's portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie of France, for which he was awarded the Legion of Honor. Also awarded an Associate membership in London's Royal Academy in 1835. ~Born in Exeter; died in London~~Reference: Wax, Carol, 'The Mezzotint', New York, 1990~
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Moment Happy The Arts Graphic Achenbach Europe Britain Great Print Mezzotint 95 13 02 Anderson K Virginia clouds break trying sun brook meandering trees landscape dreamy show pulls curtain draped back across lies cape ermine sleeves puffed neckline ornaments flower ribbon bears gown velvet dark decollete Woman's fabric light dress collarless sleeveless wears hair blond curly short girl lap her held child old year five four sofa upholstered sits woman dressed Luxuriously Samuel Cousins British Thomas Lawrence 4159201101900047 A044148 1963.30.30469 AFGA
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