Colin Campbell Cooper
Painter and educator, art educator
Born
March 8th, 1856
169 years ago
Died
1937
88 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American painter and academic, 1856-1927. His focus included landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural subjects. Worked primarily in the Impressionist style, emphasizing light and color. Taught at various institutions and influenced generations of artists. Participated in numerous exhibitions and his works are displayed in notable collections.
Created cityscape paintings depicting New York
Exhibited works in prestigious galleries
Authored art instruction books
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