Neptune raising James Cook
Title

Neptune raising James Cook

Caption

Neptune raising James Cook (1723-79) English navigator, explorer and hydrographer to immortality, and Fame writing his name in the book of history. In foreground inhabitants of America, Africa and Asia pay homage to Britannia. Allegorical copperplate engraving by John Neagle (fl1789-1816) and W Grainger after design by Hanover-born artist Johann Heinrich Ramberg (1763-1840).

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07105_460001753

License type

Rights managed

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