A striking likeness of the late Captain James Cook, F.R.S.
Title
A striking likeness of the late Captain James Cook, F.R.S.
Date made
1781Reference
Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),
Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate
Text printed from matrix
Printed lower centre below image, 'A Striking Likeness of the Late / CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, F.R.S.'. Printed lower centre below image, 'London, Published by Alex.r Hogg, at the kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row Sept. 11 1781.'. Printed lower centre below image, 'Accurately drawn from an Original Painting and Engraved by Mr. Thornton.'. Printed upper centre above image, 'FRONTISPIECE to Anderson's LARGE FOLIO EDITION of the WHOLE of CAPT.N COOK'S VOYAGES & C. COMPLETE.'.
Edition information
print run unknown
Subject categories
Portrait | Voyages of exploration and discovery 1600-1900: English
Legacy id
207524
Last Updated
07 Jan 2013