Who created "Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster"?

Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster was created by Anonymous, British, 19th century in 19th century.

When was "Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster"?

Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster is Watercolor, pen and black ink, over graphite.

Is "Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster" in the public domain?

Yes, Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster

Anonymous, British, 19th century

19th century

Medium

Watercolor, pen and black ink, over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 9 5/16 x 7 5/8 in. (23.6 x 19.3 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Anne and Carl Stern Gift, 1965

Accession Number

65.551.4(5)

Tags

SoldiersMenFlags

Art Historical Context

Behold *Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster*, captivating 19th-century British drawing that captures the dramatic flair of Victorian theater. Created anonymously using watercolor, pen and black over graphite on a modest sheet measuring 9 5/16 x 7 5/8 inches, this portrait depicts the popular actor Thomas Potter Cooke in the role of Newton Foster—a character likely from a military melodrama, as suggested by tags evoking soldiers, men, flags. Such works were cherished mementos for theatergoers, blending portraiture with performance. The mixed-media technique showcases the artist's skill: graphite ...

Mr. T. P. Cooke as Newton Foster

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