Painter of Landscapes: An Alfred Heaton Cooper Biography by Jane Renouf

Painter of Landscapes: An Alfred Heaton Cooper Biography by Jane RenoufAlfred Heaton Cooper was among the first of many Victorian painters to illustrate the natural beauty of the Lake District landscape. Born in 1864, Alfred grew up in Bolton where his parents were mill workers. They made many sacrifices to provide a good education for their children and it soon became clear that Alfred had a talent for art. A safe position as a clerk at Bolton Town Hall soon palled and encouraged by his mother, Alfred won a scholarship

From a converted coach house in Northumberland

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lesser spotted woodpeckers and purple emperor butterflies

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artistic journal

Dominating the whole scene

Alfred grew up in Bolton where his parents were mill workers

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