Bust of ‘Jacques Cook’ (James Cook)

About 1788

National Museum of Australia
Canberra, Australia

A white marble portrait bust of Captain James Cook. The bust is of a clean-shaven male with curly hair looking to the viewer's left. The bottom of the bust features the shoulders, which are bare. It is resting on a square marble base featuring an inscription in French.

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Title: Bust of ‘Jacques Cook’ (James Cook)
Date: About 1788
Location: France
External Link: National Museum of Australia website
Dimensions: W 400mm x H 575mm x D 230mm x Wgt 36.75kg
Credit: The National Museum of Australia has made every effort to trace the copyright owner but has been unsuccessful. The Museum invites the copyright owner or their representative to contact them to discuss an appropriate fee.
Collection: Captain Cook Portrait Bust collection National Museum of Australia

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