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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Robert Oatley AO

1928–2016

The National Portrait Gallery mourns the loss of one our most generous benefactors, Robert Oatley AO.

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Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN, 1782 John Webber
Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook
Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook, 1779 Wedgwood and Bentley
The Death of Captain Cook
The Death of Captain Cook, 1784 Francesco Bartolozzi, William Byrne after John Webber
Omai, A Native of Ulaietea
Omai, A Native of Ulaietea, 1774 Francesco Bartolozzi after Nathaniel Dance
The Royal Society medal in commemoration of Captain James Cook
The Royal Society medal in commemoration of Captain James Cook, 1784 Lewis Pingo
Captain James Cook, engraving after John Webber
Captain James Cook, engraving after John Webber, 1784 Francesco Bartolozzi after John Webber
Captain James King, engraving after Webber
Captain James King, engraving after Webber, 1784 Francesco Bartolozzi after John Webber
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Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN

Cook in context

Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2007

Robert Oatley's continuing benefaction has helped the National Portrait Gallery acquire works that add another layer to the story of Captain Cook.
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN

The Quiet Australian

Magazine article by Brian Dale, 2001

Robert Oatley talks about the repatriation of the John Webber portrait of Captain James Cook.
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The National Portrait Gallery building front entrance
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