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Jean Cooke

1927-02-18 – 2008-08-06

Life & Legacy

Jean Esme Oregon Cooke RA (18 February 1927 – 6 August 2008) was an English painter of still lifes, landscapes, portraits and figures. She was a lecturer at the Royal Academy and regularly exhibited her works, including the summer Royal Academy exhibitions. She was commissioned to make portraits by Lincoln College and St Hilda's College, Oxford. Her works are in the National Gallery, Tate and the Royal Academy collections. In the early years of her marriage, she signed her works Jean Bratby.

Occupation & Career

painter, artist

Education

Goldsmiths, University of London; Royal College of Art; Central School of Art and Design; Camberwell College of Arts; Blackheath High School

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Academy of Arts

Education & Institutions

Blackheath High School · Camberwell College of Arts · Central School of Art and Design · Goldsmiths, University of London · Royal College of Art

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q15619222 — wikidata View source

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