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John Webber
Biography
When John Webber R.A. (c. 1752-1793), the son of a Swiss sculptor, living in London, submitted his work to the Royal Academy Schools, one of the first to admire his paintings was Dr Daniel Solander, the Swedish naturalist who had accompanied Cook and Banks on the first voyage.
5 portraits in the collection
William Bligh, c. 1776
John Webber
Portrait, oil on canvas
Purchased with funds provided by the Liangis family 2015
Captain Cook
'The photojournalists of their time'
Portrait story
An exploration of the role of artists such as John Webber who, whilst a member of Cook’s crew over many voyages, created paintings and drawings of the situations and people the explorers encountered.
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN, 1782
John Webber
Portrait, oil on canvas
Purchased by the Commonwealth Government with the generous assistance of Robert Oatley AO and John Schaeffer AO 2000
The hand of Captain Cook
Google Arts and Culture
Learning resources
Take a close look at a portrait with a hidden message in its hands. For Year 7 – 9 students.
Captain James King, engraving after Webber, 1784
Francesco Bartolozzi after John Webber
Portrait, engraving on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007
Captain James Cook, engraving after John Webber, 1784
Francesco Bartolozzi after John Webber
Portrait, engraving on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007
Capturing Cook
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2003
In focussing on the importance of gifts in the building of the collection, prominence must be given to the most spectacular of the National Portrait Gallery's acquisitions; the portrait of Captain James Cook RN by John Webber R.A.
The Death of Captain Cook, 1784
Francesco Bartolozzi, William Byrne after John Webber
Portrait, engraving on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007
Celebrities on the field
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Robin Sellick's portraits of Australian sportspeople include Harry Kewell, Adam Scott, Shane Warne, Mark Webber and John Newcombe.
Mark Webber AO
Biography
Mark Webber AO (b. 1976) was born in Queanbeyan, NSW, and after early success in karting moved up through the ranks of Australian and European motor racing.
2 portraits in the collection
Mark Webber
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Mark Webber
'You've got to make of it what you will'
Portrait story
Champion racing driver, Mark Webber, discusses his childhood and racing career.
Mark Webber, 2006
Robin Sellick
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006
Slow Motion @ 300kms per hour Mark 'Sparky'™ Webber, Formula 1 Driver, 2016
Gino Zardo
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2019
Slow Motion @ 300kms per hour Mark ‘Sparky’ Webber, Formula 1 Driver, 2016
by Gino Zardo
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