Charles West Cope

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Charles West Cope, sometimes called II. (July 28, 1811 – August 21, 1890) was an English Victorian era painter.

Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, his pictures have for subjects historical or dramatic scenes, and were very numerous; executed the frescoes that adorn the Peers' corridor at Westminster.

He was a member of the Royal Academy since 1848, and professor there from 1866 to 1875.

He had a son, Arthur Stockdale Cope.

[edit] External links

• Self portrait
• Charles West Cope in 'Victorian Art in Britain'

This article incorporates text from the public domain 1907 edition of The Nuttall Encyclopædia.