C1821

Captain James Cook

Artist:

Famous head and shoulder portrait of Captain Cook derived from the seated portrait of him holding a chart issued in the second voyage account. References; Beddie 3244 Collections: National Library of Australia: Bib ID580359 (The Library holds a proof before letters … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Captain James Cook

Date:

C1821

Artist:

Nathaniel Dance (1735 - 1811)

Engraver:

Cosmo Armstrong

(1807 –

1871)

Condition:

Repaired hole at lower left, minor soiling, otherwise in good condition.

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

500mm

x 120mm

Paper Size:

153mm

x 235mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1821

Description:

Famous head and shoulder portrait of Captain Cook derived from the seated portrait of him holding a chart issued in the second voyage account.

References; Beddie 3244

Collections:
National Library of Australia: Bib ID580359 (The Library holds a proof before letters of the same engraving)
State Library of NSW: Call Number DL Pd 579

Nathaniel Dance (1735 - 1811)

Dance studied under Francis Hayman and abroad in Italy. On his return to England, he became a successful portrait painter. He was one of the founder members of the Royal Academy in 1768. Some of his most famous portraits include; Captain James Cook, King George III and his queen and the famous actor David Garrick.

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