Edward William CookeEnglish, 1811–1880Study for 'The Antiquary's Cell'
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Where is “Study for 'The Antiquary's Cell'” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
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About the work
This is a preparatory watercolour study for a painting, 'The Antiquary's Cell', commissioned directly from the artist by John Sheepshanks. The painting shows the interior of Sheepshanks's own study at Barnes near Putney. In preparation for the painting, Cooke visited various antiques dealers in London's Wardour Street and numerous curiosity shops in order to make up a convincing assemblage of antiques and botanical and zoological specimens. Sheepshanks collected eleven paintings by Cooke, as well as a number of preparatory watercolour studies.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- FA.105
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In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
