Captain Cook on the Coast of New South Wales by Joseph Backler. A full-length portrait of Captain James Cook in naval uniform standing on a rocky coastline beside a globe and holding a telescope.

Captain Cook on the Coast of New South Wales

Joseph Backler

1860 · Medium Not Listed

A stately 19th-century portrait of the famed explorer Captain Cook against a dramatic coastal backdrop.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted by Joseph Backler around 1860, this full-length portrait depicts Captain James Cook in his naval uniform on the coast of New South Wales. Standing amidst a rugged landscape, Cook rests one hand on a terrestrial globe while holding a telescope, symbolizing his historic voyages of discovery against a moody, atmospheric sky.

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