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Miniature of James II, when Duke of York

Samuel Cooper, 1661

V&A South Kensington, London
© V&A Picture Library

Samuel Cooper was widely recognised as the greatest miniature painter of the seventeenth century. Though the Victoria and Albert Museum had a representative selection, it hitherto lacked an outstanding example showing his power as a painter of men. This miniature was painted when Cooper was at the height of his power and is among his greatest works.

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Title of artwork, date

Miniature of James II, when Duke of York, 1661

Date supported

1955

Medium and material

Watercolour on vellum

Dimensions

8 x 6 cm

Grant

1300

Total cost

2300

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