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Thomas Cockson
English engraver / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Cockson, or Coxon (bap. 1569[2] ā fl. 1609-30 or 1636[1] ā 1641[2]), was one of the earliest English engravers. He left a large number of portraits engraved entirely with the graver in a neatly and finished manner.[3] His first and most recognizable work is one for John Harington's version of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso and his latest, one depicting musketeers and pike men, which depicts on either side the coats of arms of various captains of the time.[4]
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Thomas Cockson | |
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![]() Sir John Harington, possibly engraved by Thomas Cockson in 1591.[1] | |
Born | Thomas Cockson |
Nationality | English |
Other names | Thomas Coxson |
Occupation | Engraver |
Known for | John Harrington's translation of Ariosto's Orlando Furioso. |
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