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19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra
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19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

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1 Fine 19th Century Work of Art Battle Portrait "The Wounded Greek Attributed Abraham Cooper RA"

Subject portrait of a fallen greek soldier after an intense battle with 2 women who are looking over him and tending the injured man, one kneeling at right supporting his head and the other standing to the left holding the reins of the horse behind, as he lays on the floor holding his curved sword in his right hand, his hat is laying next to him on the floor. Further back his horse is standing upright in side profile facing left waiting looking concerned, wearing a beautiful decorative saddle. To the right you can view part of an ancient marble temple building. In the distant background to the left you can see clouds of dust from running horses and other warrior figures, with grey sky overhead.

Oil on canvas.

Title "The Wounded Greek".

Unsigned.

Attributed to the British artist Abraham Cooper RA (1787–1868) was a British animal and battle painter.

The son of a tobacconist, he was born in Greenwich, London on the 8th September 1787.At the age of thirteen he became an employee at Astley's Amphitheatre, and was afterwards a groom in the service of Henry Meux, a brewer and later the first of the Meux baronets.

When he was twenty-two, wishing to possess a portrait of a favorite horse under his care, he bought a manual of painting, learned something of the use of oil-colours, and painted the picture on a canvas hung against the stable wall. His master bought it and encouraged him to continue in his efforts.

He accordingly began to copy prints of horses, and was introduced to Benjamin Marshall, the animal painter, who took him into his studio, and seems to have introduced him to the Sporting Magazine, an illustrated periodical to which he was himself a contributor.

In 1814 he exhibited his Tam O'Shanter, and in 1816 he won a prize for his Battle of Ligny. In 1817 he exhibited his Battle of Marston Moor and was made associate of the Royal Academy, and in 1820 he was elected Academician. Cooper, although ill-educated, was a clever and conscientious artist; his colouring was somewhat flat and dead, but he was a master of equine portraiture and anatomy, and had some antiquarian knowledge. He had a special fondness for Cavalier and Roundhead pictures. He died on the 24th December 1868 and is buried at the top of the western side of Highgate Cemetery (plot no.830), against the north wall.

Reference source, British Museum the 'Illustrated London News', 26 May 1849, p.348. 1849.

An exceptional artwork.

Set in a later ornate gilt frame.

Circa mid 19th century 1849.

Such an impressive imposing scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the subject matter.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface has various signs of craquelure, scuffs & some paint loss in places. Various foxing to the back of the canvas. Set in a later gilt frame which has general wear and in good overall order commensurate with usage & age.

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other available collections in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in inches & centimetres of the frame approximate

High (97cm)

Wide (81cm)

Depth thickness o

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 07370210
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pronounced craquelure across the surface: natural age crackle developed over many decades.
Darkened and yellowed varnish: gradual oxidation of an old resin coating.
Costume and saddle detail: handling in keeping with mid-19th-century British historical painting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA910030
Dealers Internal Reference
271
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1 Fine 19th Century Work of Art Battle Portrait "The Wounded Greek Attributed Abraham Cooper RA"

Subject portrait of a fallen greek soldier after an intense battle with 2 women who are looking over him and tending the injured man, one kneeling at right supporting his head and the other standing to the left holding the reins of the horse behind, as he lays on the floor holding his curved sword in his right hand, his hat is laying next to him on the floor.

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Further back his horse is standing upright in side profile facing left waiting looking concerned, wearing a beautiful decorative saddle.
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To the right you can view part of an ancient marble temple building. In the distant background to the left you can see clouds of dust from running horses and other warrior figures, with grey sky overhead.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

Oil on canvas.

Title "The Wounded Greek".

Unsigned.

Attributed to the British artist Abraham Cooper RA (1787–1868) was a British animal and battle painter.

The son of a tobacconist, he was born in Greenwich, London on the 8th September 1787.At the age of thirteen he became an employee at Astley's Amphitheatre, and was afterwards a groom in the service of Henry Meux, a brewer and later the first of the Meux baronets.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

When he was twenty-two, wishing to possess a portrait of a favorite horse under his care, he bought a manual of painting, learned something of the use of oil-colours, and painted the picture on a canvas hung against the stable wall. His master bought it and encouraged him to continue in his efforts.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 3. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

He accordingly began to copy prints of horses, and was introduced to Benjamin Marshall, the animal painter, who took him into his studio, and seems to have introduced him to the Sporting Magazine, an illustrated periodical to which he was himself a contributor.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 4. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

In 1814 he exhibited his Tam O'Shanter, and in 1816 he won a prize for his Battle of Ligny. In 1817 he exhibited his Battle of Marston Moor and was made associate of the Royal Academy, and in 1820 he was elected Academician. Cooper, although ill-educated, was a clever and conscientious artist; his colouring was somewhat flat and dead, but he was a master of equine portraiture and anatomy, and had some antiquarian knowledge. He had a special fondness for Cavalier and Roundhead pictures. He died on the 24th December 1868 and is buried at the top of the western side of Highgate Cemetery (plot no.830), against the north wall.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 5. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

Reference source, British Museum the 'Illustrated London News', 26 May 1849, p.348. 1849.

An exceptional artwork.

Set in a later ornate gilt frame.

Circa mid 19th century 1849.

Such an impressive imposing scene to the eye.

fig 6. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 6. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the subject matter.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

fig 7. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 7. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface has various signs of craquelure, scuffs & some paint loss in places. Various foxing to the back of the canvas. Set in a later gilt frame which has general wear and in good overall order commensurate with usage & age.

fig 8. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
fig 8. 19th Century Oil Painting the Wounded Greek Attrib Abraham Cooper Ra

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other available collections in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in inches & centimetres of the frame approximate

High (97cm)

Wide (81cm)

Depth thickness o

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07370210
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pronounced craquelure across the surface: natural age crackle developed over many decades.
Darkened and yellowed varnish: gradual oxidation of an old resin coating.
Costume and saddle detail: handling in keeping with mid-19th-century British historical painting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA910030
Dealers Internal Ref
271
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a wounded figure in traditional costume sitting beside a black horse and two women, housed in a moulded gilt frame.
19th Century Oil Painting The Wounded Greek ATTRIB Abraham Cooper RA
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRomanticism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourEarthy Brown
  • MotifsEquestrian figure, Classical ruins, Gilt frame, Traditional costume
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicts a historical battle scene titled The Wounded Greek, attributed to Abraham Cooper RA in the Romanticism style. The composition shows an injured soldier in traditional costume seated near a black horse and two women, set against classical ruins and an earthy brown landscape under a grey sky. The artwork is housed within a decorative moulded gilt frame with textured corners and flat inner liners. The canvas measures 97 cm high by 81 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Suitable for placement above a mantelpiece or within a gentleman's library, the painting provides a narrative focal point for interior settings. It comes equipped with a hanging thread on the back for wall mounting. The colour palette includes muted greens, reds, and deep earth tones rendered in oil on canvas.

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Paintings from this movement often feature dramatic, emotional, or historical subject matter, characterised by rich colour palettes and atmospheric lighting.

Artists typically used oil pigments bound with linseed oil on stretched linen or cotton canvas, presented within hand-carved or moulded giltwood frames.

Look for natural craquelure across the paint layer, genuine age-related darkening of varnish, stretcher mark impressions, and period-appropriate framing techniques.

Position the piece as a focal point against a deep, dramatic paint wall, or layer it within a curated gallery wall to contrast with modern furnishings.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, dusting gently with a soft, dry brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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