James Cook
12 of 15 portraits of James Cook
James Cook
by and published by John Keyse Sherwin, published by Robert Wilkinson, after Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
line engraving, published 1 August 1784
11 3/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (300 mm x 259 mm) plate size; 13 3/8 in. x 11 3/4 in. (340 mm x 300 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14061
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Artistsback to top
- Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt) (1735-1811), Painter. Artist associated with 62 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790), Draughtsman and engraver. Artist associated with 50 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Robert Wilkinson (active 1767-1827), Publisher. Artist associated with 60 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D2201: James Cook (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D19796: James Cook (impression from same plate as)


