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Samuel Cousins

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Birth
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Death
7 May 1887 (aged 85)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Engraver. Born in Exeter, Devon, England, he studied illustrating art works after the introduction of steel for engraving art metal transcripts about 1823. His mezzotints steel plates and etching processes of the 18th century, are considered to have captured and yield the finest impressions of metal during a critical phase of art's history.
Engraver. Born in Exeter, Devon, England, he studied illustrating art works after the introduction of steel for engraving art metal transcripts about 1823. His mezzotints steel plates and etching processes of the 18th century, are considered to have captured and yield the finest impressions of metal during a critical phase of art's history.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith


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  • Added: Jul 9, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10551/samuel-cousins: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel Cousins (9 May 1801–7 May 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10551, citing Highgate Cemetery West, Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.