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
Available size
22,0Mb (3,1Mb) / 7,2in x 11,8in / 2170 x 3543 (300dpi)