Charles West Cope RA. was born in Leeds and educated at Leeds Grammar School. He went to London in 1826 and studied at the Royal Academy Schools around 1828. He was a founder Member of The Etching club and contributed to most of their publications. Elected ARA in 1843 and RA in 1848. He represented the Royal Academy at Philadelphia in 1876. Exhibited BI and RA 1833-82. Works held B M: Leicester, Liverpool: Melbourne:Preston. Ref: Houfe: Guichard.