GERALD A. COOPER

(1898-1975)

Gerald Cooper was a painter, sculptor and teacher whose works included children’s prtraits, landscapes and horses, but who was noted for his meticulous flowers in the manner of the old Dutch Masters. During World War I Gerald Cooper served in the Observer Corps and Royal Flying Corps, afterwards attending West Bromwich Art School.   From 1921 Cooper studied at the Royal College of Art.   He became principal of Wimbledon School of Art, 1929 until retirement, and was keenly interested in art education. Gerald Cooper exhibited at the Royal Academy and the New English Art Club between 1928 and 1940. In his later career, Gerald Cooper specialised in fine quality floral still life subjects, in the traditional Dutch style.