Webber, John, 1751-1793 :1409 Captain James Cook, 1728-1779. [Postcard depicting] oil painting by John Webber, R.A. National Art Gallery, Wellington, N.Z. [1970s?]

Date
1970 - 1780 - 1975
By
Webber, John, 1751-1793
Reference
E-278-q-031
Description

Postcard depicting Webber's oil painting of Captain James Cook shown standing with a telescope in his left hand.

Gifted to the New Zealand Government in 1960

Cook posed for this portrait shortly before leaving on his 3rd voyage. It was completed in 1780.

Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Physical Description: Photo-lithograph, 150 x 105 mm

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
[Various artists] :[Postcards depicting works of art]. National Art Gallery. Wellington, N.Z. [1970s]
Format
1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s), Works of art, Photolithographs, Postcards, Portraits, Photo-lithograph, 150 x 105 mm
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