Primary Artist

Thornton. (1782–)

Title

A striking likeness of the late Captain James Cook, F.R.S.

Date made

11 September 1781 (imprint)

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Category

Print

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

Creators

Thornton. | (1782–) English | engraver

Hogg, Alexander. | (1778–1824) English | Male | publisher

Last Updated

10 Oct 2025