Sir Arthur Stockdale Cope: A Master of Light and Portraiture Arthur Stockdale Cope (1857-1940) stands as a significant, yet often underappreciated, figure in 19th and early 20th-century British portraiture. More than simply a recorder of likenesses, Cope possessed a remarkable ability to capture the essence of his subjects – their character, bearing, and even their inner lives – through a distinctive combination of technical skill, dramatic lighting, and a keen understanding of human psychology. His career spanned nearly seven decades, encompassing a prolific output of paintings, teaching, a…