Cousen Collection

The May-pole, 1866. Artist: Charles Cousen
The May-pole, 1866. 19th century imagining of Elizabethans celebrating May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite

Timon and Flavius (Timon of Athens), c1870. Artist: Charles Cousen
Timon and Flavius (Timon of Athens), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859. Artist: Charles Cousen
The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859. Hstoric market place on Newbygging street in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

Winchester, from St. Giles Hill, 1859. Artist: Charles Cousen
Winchester, from St. Giles Hill. 1859. Panorama of the city of Winchester developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum, which in turn developed from an Iron Age oppidum

Abingdon, 19th century. Artist: C Cousen
Abingdon, 19th century. After an original painting of c1806 by JMW Turner

The Opening of the Walhalla, 19th century. Artist: C Cousen
The Opening of the Walhalla, 19th century. A view of the River Danube near Regensburg, Bavaria, showing the Neoclassical Walhalla Temple on the riverbank

A Summer Noon: Hampton Court, 19th century. Artist: C Cousen
A Summer Noon: Hampton Court, 19th century

Pergamos, 19th century. Artist: John Cousen
Pergamos, 19th century. Pergamos was a city in western Asia Minor (modern Turkey), north of Smyrna, and about 15 miles inland from the Aegean Sea

The junction of the Ottawa and St Lawrence rivers, Canada, 1842. Artist: John Cousen
The junction of the Ottawa and St Lawrence rivers, Canada, 1842

Albany, New York, USA, 1837. Artist: C Cousen
Albany, New York, USA, 1837

Primrose Gatherers, 1930s. Artist: C Cousen
Primrose Gatherers, 1930s

The Convalescent, c1930s. Artist: C Cousen
The Convalescent, c1930s. From the Art Journal

The Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850. Artist: C Cousen
The Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850

Boston, and Bunker Hill, c1820Artist: C Cousen
Boston, and Bunker Hill, c1820

Perth, Australia, 19th century. Artist: John Cousen
Perth, Australia, 19th century. View of the city on the Swan River

Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England, 19th century. Artist: John Cousen
Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England, 19th century. View of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill

Lucerne, Central Switzerland, 19th century. Artist: John Cousen
Lucerne, Central Switzerland, 19th century. View of the lake and mountains with a water mill in the foreground

Drawings Prints, Print, Hill Side, Strayed Sheep, Artist, Engraver, William Holman Hunt
Drawings and Prints, Print, On the Hill Side (Strayed Sheep), Artist, Engraver, After, William Holman Hunt, Charles Cousen, British, London 1827-1910 London, British, Horton

The Cow Doctor. Steel engraving, English, c1850, by Charles Cousen, after a painting by the Belgian artist Charles
VETERINARIAN, 17th CENTURY. The Cow Doctor. Steel engraving, English, c1850, by Charles Cousen, after a painting by the Belgian artist Charles Philogène Tschaggeny

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"Cousen: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Charles Cousen, a talented artist whose works capture the essence of various landscapes and moments in history. From vibrant scenes to serene portraits, Cousen's artistry knows no bounds. In "The May-pole, 1866, " Cousen transports us to a joyous celebration where people dance around a towering maypole, their laughter echoing through the air. The colors burst forth from his brushstrokes, filling our hearts with merriment. In "Timon and Flavius (Timon of Athens), c1870, " Cousen delves into Shakespearean drama. The intensity on Timon's face reflects his anguish while Flavius stands by as a loyal friend. Their emotions leap off the canvas, captivating our imagination. "The Grass Market, Edinburgh, 1859" showcases Cousen's ability to capture everyday life with remarkable detail. We can almost hear the bustling market sounds and feel the energy emanating from this historic Scottish city. As we gaze upon "Winchester, from St. Giles Hill, 1859, " we are transported back in time to witness an enchanting view of Winchester Cathedral nestled amidst rolling hills. The tranquility captured here is truly breathtaking. Moving across continents in "Abingdon" and "The Opening of Walhalla, " both created in the 19th century by C Cousen himself; these paintings offer glimpses into European history that leave us yearning for more knowledge about these significant events. "A Summer Noon: Hampton Court" invites us to bask in warm sunlight filtering through trees as we stroll along picturesque gardens surrounding Hampton Court Palace during its golden era - an idyllic scene painted by C Cousen himself. John Cousen takes over with his masterpiece "Pergamos. " This artwork immerses us in ancient Greek architecture and culture—a testament to John's talent in capturing the grandeur of historical landmarks.