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Creator:
Figures engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Landscape engraved by William Byrne, 1743–1805
after John Webber, 1752–1793
Title:
The Death of Captain Cook
Date:
1783
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; engraver's proof
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 1/2 x 23 1/2in. (47 x 59.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered, lower left: "Drawn by Jn Webber"; lettered, lower right: "The Landscape by Will Byrne."; lettered, lower center: "The Figures Engd by Fras. Bartolozzi | DEATH OF CAPTN. COOK. | Published as the Act directs Jany 1;1783. by J. Webber & W:Byrne: London"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10608
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:28475
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