George Cope

American painter and muralist

George Cope - American painter and muralist
Born

1855
170 years ago

Died

January 15th, 1929
96 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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This artist specialized in painting landscapes and portraits, often depicting scenes from nature with a focus on light and color. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributed works to major exhibitions and received recognition for artistic contributions. Worked closely with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, influencing many contemporaries through both teaching and artistic output. Significant works include dramatic representations of rural and urban vistas.

Exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Contributed to American Impressionism

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