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Alexander Cooper (11 December 1609 – 1660) was an English Baroque miniature painter. Biography Cooper was born in London, the elder brother of the painter Samuel Cooper. He learned painting from Peter Oliver (painter) and was active in London from 1633 to 1642, whereupon he traveled to The Hague. He is registered there as a member of The Hague Guild of Saint Luke from 1644 – 1646. After a short stay in Amsterdam, he travelled to Sweden in 1646 to work as court painter for Queen regnant Christina of Sweden. According to Houbraken he was considered the best portrait miniaturist in watercolors of his time. He succeeded David Beck as official court painter when Beck returned to The Hague. His Swedish documents declare that he was Jewish, and that his full name was Abraham Alexander Cooper. He had previously been residing in the United Provinces, but on reaching Sweden entered the service of Christina, and continued to be her miniature painter until 1654, when she resigned the crown. Two years later, Cooper was in Denmark, carrying out some commissions for Christian IV of Denmark but in 1657 was back again in Stockholm, where he died in the early part of 1660, aged fifty. His works are of great rarity, and the chief are a series representing Frederick V, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth of Bohemia as well as their children. Including Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine, Elisabeth of Bohemia, Princess Palatine, Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Edward, Count Palatine of Simmern and Sophia of the Palatinate. By the late nineteenth century these portraits were in the possession of Wilhelm II of Germany. At the same time some very remarkable portraits were owned by Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, and others were in the possession of Gustav V of Sweden and various Swedish galleries. He is probably the same painter as Ioannes Coepers of England well-known at the English court in Cornelis de Bie's book of painters called Het Gulden Cabinet. References. Discover the Alexander Cooper popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Alexander Cooper books.
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The Last Truehart
Darry FraserA woman alone and a charismatic private detective are caught up in a dangerous quest to discover her true identity in this thrilling historical adventure romance set in 19th centur...
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The Homecoming
Alison StuartThey might be able to solve a crime but can they build a life together? A compelling historical romance with a murder mystery at its core, for readers of Darry Fraser and Tea Coop...
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The Conservative Mind
Russell Kirk"It is inconceivable even to imagine, let alone hope for, a dominant conservative movement in America without Kirk's labor." WILLIAM F BUCKLEY "A profound critique of co...
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Beyond a Reasonable Stout
Ellie AlexanderAmateur sleuth Sloan Krause delves into the murderous political world in another delightful mystery from popular cozy writer Ellie Alexander. It’s the dead season in Leavenworth, ...
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The Prodigal Sister
Darry FraserHeadstrong Prudence North faces a dangerous blackmailer who threatens her family and her dreams of escaping domestic drudgery. An enthralling historical mystery from a bestselling ...
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The Milliner of Bendigo
Darry FraserTrouble with the law, a missing sister, and a growing attachment to the wrong man Evie Emerson has a dangerous path ahead of her... an exciting and twisty historical mystery and a...
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The Three Miss Allens
Victoria PurmanFrom a bestselling Australian author comes a compelling narrative set in the 1930s and modernday South Australia.How much of who we are is destiny and how much chance?In 1934, the ...
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Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 11
Maxim JakubowskiThis superb annual anthology of the year’s most outstanding short crime fiction published in the UK is now well into its second decade. Jakubowski has succeeded, once again, in une...
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Among the Grey Gums
Paula J. BeavanA woman must track down a murderer to save her brother from the hangman's noose ... A rollicking and entertaining historical mystery, filled with adventure and romance from the Aus...
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64 Geeks
Chas Newkey-BurdenWe wouldn't have Bluetooth or WiFi today without the ingenuity of an actress once described as "the most beautiful woman in the world."And we might have had mobile messaging as ear...
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The Buchanan Girls
Emily MaddenA sweeping family saga about betrayal, forgiveness and the cost of love.Sydney, 1941: Olive and Ivy may be identical twins, but they couldn't be more different. While Olive is focu...
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History of Japan
Alexander CooperHistory of Japan Japan, the country of the rising sun, is today known as one of the most prosperous and technologically advanced nations despite not having many natural resources....
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Daughter of the Hunter Valley
Paula J. BeavanAlone. Near destitute. But brave and determined. Can Maddy beat the odds to create a new home in the Hunter Valley? An awardwinning Australian historical debut, perfect for readers...
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Elsa Goody, Bushranger
Darry FraserElsa Goody is a woman on a quest for buried treasure and her own freedom. A thrilling historical romance adventure from a bestselling Australian author.1896 Robe, South AustraliaW...
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Winter In Volcano
Gary Kissick'Her name was Felicia, a name Cullen liked. He wondered as he sipped his beer, what ancestral dance had produced such impish racoon eyes eyes she was fond of hiding behind over...
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Marilyn Monroe Biography
Alexander CooperThe Complete Life Story and Biography of Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. She became one of the world's most enduring iconic f...
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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Alexander CooperHer Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Biography On April 21, 1926, at 2.40 a.m., Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, a member of the House of Windsor, was born. The Caesarean section was used to ...
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Growing Up Getty
James ReginatoAn enthralling and comprehensive look into the contemporary state of one of the wealthiestand most misunderstoodfamily dynasties in the world, perfect for fans of Succession and Ho...
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The Forthright Woman
Darry FraserWidow Marcella Ross won't let anything or anyone stop her from discovering the truth behind a deadly family mystery ... Mystery and romance collide in this compulsive historical ...
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Michael Jordan Biography
Alexander CooperMichael Jordan Biography The Complete Life Story and Biography of Michael Jordan Some players from the city of Chicago, Illinois, became wellknown in their respective sports. T...
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King Charles III
Alexander CooperKing Charles III Biography Charles, the heir presumptive to the British throne, has taken the throne when his mother, Elizabeth II, passed away. The death of his "beloved" mother ...
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Blessed Are the Dead
Malla NunnDetective Sergeant Emmanuel Cooper returns in this powerful, atmospheric novel about two communities forced to confront each other after a murder that exposes their secret ties and...
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Elon Musk Biography
Instant-Summary & Alexander CooperA Complete Biography of Tesla Boss Elon Musk When people today talk about modernday success stories in entrepreneurship, engineering, and technological innovation, Elon Musk's...