About Thomas Cooley
Lived 1795 – 1872 (aged 76–77). Thomas Cooley was an Irish painter.
Thomas Cooley (1795 – 20 June 1872) was an Irish portrait painter who was deaf-mute.
Life and family
Thomas Cooley was born in Dublin in 1795. His parents were William and Emily Cooley (née Cranfield). His paternal grandfather was the architect, Thomas Cooley, and his maternal grandfather was the sculptor, Richard Cranfield. Cooley was born deaf-mute. His brother was the geographer, William Desborough Cooley. Upon his death, Richard Cranfield left an annuity of £10 to Cooley.
Cooley studied in London, and in 1811 exhibited two works with the Society of Artists in Dublin.
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Who was Thomas Cooley?
Irish painter, 1795-1872
When was Thomas Cooley born?
Thomas Cooley was born in 1795 in Dublin.
When did Thomas Cooley die?
Thomas Cooley died in 1872 in Dublin.
What was Thomas Cooley's occupation?
Thomas Cooley was a painter.
What nationality was Thomas Cooley?
Thomas Cooley was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Cooley (artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Cooley. https://biography.guide/thomas-cooley-painter/
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