Old World Portraits
Captain James Cook
Nathaniel Dance-Holland
A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.
Captain Sir James Clark Ross
Stephen Pearce
1871 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and scholarly Victorian portrait of a naval officer amidst the tools of maritime discovery.
$129
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1871 by Stephen Pearce, this authoritative portrait depicts Captain Sir James Clark Ross, the celebrated polar explorer. Ross is shown in full naval dress, surrounded by symbols of his career: a globe, navigational instruments, and a map detailing his discoveries in the South Polar regions.
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