[Thomas Sidney Cooper] 1860s

This carte de visite portrait by John and Charles Watkins from the 1860s, features the renowned English landscape painter Thomas Sidney Cooper. Taken in their London studio, the image captures Cooper's likeness with a focused composition, highlighting his expressive eyes and neatly trimmed beard. The inscription at the bottom adds to the historical value of the work, showcasing the photographer's name and a "Copyright Secured" notice, reflecting the growing popularity of photographic portraiture in the Victorian era. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent artist during a time of great artistic and social change.