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Alec Cobbe

In today's article, we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Alec Cobbe. From its origins to its relevance today, we will immerse ourselves in a journey that will allow us to understand the importance of Alec Cobbe in different areas. We will explore its impacts on society, its influence on popular culture and its relevance in history. Through detailed analysis, we will discover how Alec Cobbe has shaped our world and continues to be a topic of interest and debate today. Get ready for a complete immersion in the universe of Alec Cobbe and all its facets.

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Newly discovered Titian's "Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter" from Cobbe's collection

Alec Cobbe (born 1945) is an Irish designer, artist, musical instrument collector and decorator.[1]

A member of the Cobbe family, Cobbe was born in Dublin and moved to Newbridge House with his family upon the death of his father.[2] Cobbe studied medicine at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and underwent his clinical training at the London Hospital. Cobbe gave up his study of medicine to become a painter and trained as an art conservator at the Tate. Since the early 1980s Cobbe has advised on the redecoration of historic British country houses.[3]

Cobbe donated his design archive to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and an exhibition was held at the V&A of his work in 2013.[4]

The Cobbe Collection, Cobbe's collection of historic musical instruments is kept at Hatchlands Park, a National Trust property that Cobbe has leased since 1984.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Alec Cobbe". Apollo magazine. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  2. ^ Bryant 2013, pp. 85
  3. ^ Bryant 2013, pp. 86
  4. ^ Bryant 2013, pp. 8
  5. ^ Bryant 2013, pp. 41

Further reading

Cobbe, Alec (2019). Birds, Bugs and Butterflies: Lady Betty Cobbe's 'Peacock' China: A Biography of an Irish Service of Worcester Porcelain. Woodbridge, UK: Boydell Press. ISBN 9781783274727.