About Gladys Cooper
Lived 1899 – 1975 (aged 75–76). Gladys Cooper was a painter.
Gladys Cooper (1899–1975) was a British naïve painter whose work was recognized by Theodore Major, a noted Lancashire artist, when Cooper took a course with him at the age of 52. Cooper was born in Liverpool, but spent most of her life in Preston, Lancashire.
She worked in oil paint, starting with a picture (or partial picture) in a sketch book.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Gladys Cooper's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gladys Cooper's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gladys Cooper?
painter (1899–1975)
When was Gladys Cooper born?
Gladys Cooper was born in 1899.
When did Gladys Cooper die?
Gladys Cooper died in 1975.
What was Gladys Cooper's occupation?
Gladys Cooper was a painter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gladys Cooper (artist)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gladys Cooper. https://biography.guide/gladys-cooper-painter/
MLA: "Gladys Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gladys-cooper-painter/.
Chicago: "Gladys Cooper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gladys-cooper-painter/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC