Susan Penelope Rosse

Susan Penelope Gibson was born in 1652. Susan was the eldest of their children, all of whom were of standard height. She was raised in London. Her father was miniature painter Richard Gibson. She grew up next to artist Samuel Cooper. They remained close friends for their entire lives. She married jeweler Michael Rosse. The couple lived in London on Henrietta Street. The home was formerly owned by Samuel Cooper. Gibson died in 1700 aged 47 or 48. ==Work==

She learned how to paint miniatures from her father. She painted members of the court of Charles II of England. She also painted many portraits of her neighbors while living on Henrietta Street. ==References==