(1863–1929)

Cooper was born in Svinton, Lancashire. He studied at the Westminster School of Art. Cooper first came to Norway in 1891, and we find his name in Kvikne's guest books on November 15th of that year. Cooper became a true Norwegian, and built "Cooperhuset" here in Balestrand. The house is in the dragon style, and can be found behind the expedition on the quay. Cooper married Mathilde Marie Valentinsen from Balestrand, and they had three children. His son William took up painting after his father, and was very fond of Balestrand. William had a son Julian, who is also a painter.