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HomeExhibits and ProgramsOnline ExhibitsThe Art of Copying

Copy of Edwin Landseer Painting "Shoeing"

Copy of a painting "Shoeing" by Bertram Couldery (1861-1870.)
Original by Sir Edwin Landseer (1844.)

 

“No copying!”

We have all internalized the idea that copying is downright BAD. However, sometimes (and only sometimes) it can be a very good thing! The Art of Copying is an exhibit that explores the world of copied artwork.

Why copy artwork?

Copying artwork is common for artists to improve their skills and gain a deeper understanding of the craft. Several famous artists began as copyists and many galleries offer copyist programs.

Are copies illegal?

Proper copies are not forgeries. Galleries that allow artists to copy works require the artist to:
• work a certain distance away from the original painting;
• use specific materials;
• ensure copies are different dimensions than the original;
• and work a few hours per day.

Who did these copies?

They were done by Bertram Couldery (1838 – 1911). Bertram specialized in landscape painting, and was an excellent copyist. Bertram and Cecilia Couldery visited Canada from England in the early 1880s. They had a second home in Belleville and were both painters. Glanmore houses a large collection of artifacts from their estate.

Check out these copies from Glanmore's Couldery Collection and click the links to visit the original artworks online!

Copy of Rembrandt self portrait

Copy: Self Portrait at the Age of 34
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) 
Oil on canvas

The original portrait was completed in 1640 and has been in the collection at The National Gallery in London, England since 1861. Rembrandt worked as an art teacher in Europe in the 15th century. 

Visit the original

 

Portrait of an old woman

Copy: Portrait of an Old Woman
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669)
Oil on canvas

The original portrait is of Aechje Claesdr and was painted in 1634. It was privately owned until The National Gallery in London, England purchased it in 1867. Rembrandt is revered for his ability to honestly portray the character of the subject of his portraits.

 Visit the original

 

Copy of Gainsborough painting

Copy: Elizabeth and Thomas Linley
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
Oil on canvas

The original painting depicts this image of Elizabeth Linley beside her brother Thomas, and was completed in 1768. Elizabeth Linley was a well-known singer and performer in England in the 18th Century. Her father Thomas Linley (the elder) was also a well-known singer, musician and composer. The artist Thomas Gainsborough befriended the Linley’s when he moved to Bath, England in 1759 and painted many likenesses of the family. This copy was done by Bertram Couldery in 1860, and the original portrait now resides at The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Visit the original

 

Copy of Wilkie painting

Copy: The Parish Beadle
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)
Oil on canvas

The original was painted by Wilkie between 1820-23 and is in the collection at the Tate Britain in London, England. It depicts the arrest of a family of travelling performers and their animals.

Visit the original

 

Copy of Wilkie painting

Copy: The Blind Fiddler
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)
Oil on canvas

The original was painted by Wilkie in 1806 and is in the collection at the Tate Britain in London, England. The scene depicts a blind fiddler playing for a group of adults.

Visit the original

 

Copy of Wilkie painting

Copy: The Village Holiday
Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)
Oil on canvas

The original was painted by Wilkie in 1806. The scene depicts a realistic English scene with revelers at tables behind a village tavern. The original is in the collection at the Tate Britain in London, England.

Visit the original

 

Copy of Dyckmans painting

Copy: The Blind Beggar
Josephus L. Dyckmans (1811-1888)
Oil on board

The original painting was completed in 1853 and is in the collection at The National Gallery in London, England. This work was extremely popular for copyists in the 19th Century. 

Visit the original

 

 Study of Dyckmans painting

Copy: Study of The Blind Beggar
Josephus L. Dyckmans (1811-1888)
Oil on board

This is a study of the original painting completed in 1853. A copy of the full painting is also in Glanmore's Couldery Collection as seen above. Studies help artists master techniques and minute details. The original painting is in the collection at The National Gallery in London, England. This painting was extremely popular for copyists in the 19th Century.

 

Copy of Constable painting

Copy: The Cornfield
John Constable (1776-1837)
Oil on canvas

The original was painted by Constable in 1826 and exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, England that same year. It is in the collection at the National Gallery in London. It is often referred to as “The Drinking Boy” as it depicts a boy leaning over to drink from a stream in the foreground.

Visit the original

 

Copy of Landseer painting

Copy: Time of War
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873)
Oil on canvas

The original painting was exhibited with Time of Peace at the Royal Academy in London, England in 1846. It was destroyed in a flood in 1928. Landseer studied at the Royal Academy Schools and had his first work exhibited at age 13.

 

Copy of Landseer painting

Copy: Time of Peace
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873)
Oil on canvas

This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, England in 1846. It was paired with Time of War. The original painting was destroyed in a flood in 1928.

 

Copy of Landseer painting

Copy: Study of Dignity and Impudence
Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873)
Oil on canvas

This copy is a study of the bloodhound pictured in the original painting completed in 1839. The original is in the collection at the Tate Britain in London, England.

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Do you own any copied artwork? If so let us know on our social media platforms or at glanmoreinfo@belleville.ca, we would love to hear your story!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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