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Captain James Cook F. R. S.
Public Domain

Francesco Bartolozzi and John Webber

Captain James Cook F. R. S.

1746

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Captain James Cook F. R. S.

1746

Physical Qualities Stipple engraving, Image (oval within border): 114 × 94 mm. (4 1/2 × 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6673
Engraved surface is oval, surrounded by tiny border, printed in sepia ink
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right, just below engraved surface, "F. Bartolozzi R. A. sculp." In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "Painted at the cape of Good Hope by J. Webber." Lower in center, the title, below, "Publish'd as the Act directs, June 4th, 1784, by J. Webber, No. 312, Oxford Street"

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

John Webber

British, 1752-1792
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