SIR ASTLEY PASTON COOPER 1842 William Henry Mote ANTIQUE ENGRAVING

Original 1842 4 1/2 inch x 3 5/8 inch engraving titled SIR ASTLEY PASTON COOPER, BART F.R.S..

Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1st Baronet GCH FRS (1768 – 1841) was a British surgeon and anatomist, who made historical contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and surgery of hernia.
Three-quarter length, standing to front with head turned in three-quarter profile to left, his left hand in his trouser pocket, his right resting on a low table to the left; pillar and curtain behind. With facsimile signature.

Engraved by William Henry Mote (1803 - 1871). He was an English stipple and line engraver, primarily known for his portraits. He produced etchings for reference books, as well as original etchings. Mote became a member of the Royal Academy in his twenties and his portraits hang in the National Portrait Gallery, London.

After Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830). A leading English portrait painter and the fourth president of the Royal Academy.

From ‘Fisher’s Drawing Room Scrap-Book’ published by Fisher, Son & Co., Newgate Street, London & 108, Rue St. Honore, Paris.

Page size 10 3/4 inch x 8 3/8 inch

The engraving is in very good condition with minor age related toning in the white border. Reverse side blank.