James Cook

Sitterback to top

• James Cook (1728-1779), Circumnavigator. Sitter associated with 15 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Webber (1751-1793), Landscape painter and draughtsman on Cook's third voyage. Artist associated with 4 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

This portrait was painted by the official artist to Cook's last voyage, John Webber, who was primarily a topographical painter and shows Cook in his uniform as a naval captain.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Hart-Davis, Adam, Chain Reactions, 2000, p. 139
• Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 114
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 142

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Georgian tour
• Travellers and explorers tour