Samuel Cousins

Samuel Cousins was an artist active during the first half of the nineteenth century, working specifically between 1800 and 1849. While the total scope of his artistic output is unknown, museum collections document his proficiency primarily in reproductive media, represented by five prints and one drawing currently held in institutions.

Cousins specialized in portraiture and figural studies. Works recorded in museum databases reveal a focus on notable individuals and historical figures, including portraits titled Colonel Impitt, Miss Rosamond Croker, and Miss Julia MacDonald. His skill in depicting classical subjects or notable historical figures is also evidenced by the print titled William Shakespeare and the drawing Nature (The Calmady Children).

The artist’s work is preserved across several significant American collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The lasting presence of these works in respected institutions establishes their historical importance. As many of these nineteenth-century pieces are now considered part of the public domain, high-quality prints and related materials are increasingly accessible for scholarly review and appreciation of museum-quality historical imagery.