1792
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Australia
Dominant colour
Portrait of Captain James King, commander of Discovery during Cook's third voyage (1782) is a 1792 oil by John Webber, a Rococo painting work, held at National Library of Australia.
This portrait shows a man with white hair, wearing a dark blue jacket with gold trim and buttons. He's facing slightly to the left, with a neutral expression. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's clothing suggests he might be from the 18th century, given the style of his jacket and the way his hair is styled. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the details of the man's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up John Webber.
John Webber (6 October 1751 – 29 May 1793) was an English artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third Pacific expedition. He is best known for his images of Australasia, Hawaii and Alaska.
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