
English, 1783–1859
David Cox (1783–1859) was an English landscape painter associated with the Birmingham School and an early precursor of Impressionism. Born in Birmingham, he began his artistic training at a local academy and apprenticed with a painter before working at the Birmingham Theatre painting scenery. Cox became known for his watercolours and produced over 300 oil paintings later in his career. His son, David Cox the Younger, was also an artist.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): David Cox (artist) · Wikidata Q1174087
90 artworks