1857 Hall Captain James Cook

1857 Hall Captain James Cook

         This superb reproduction of the original antique steel plate engraved portrait of Captain James Cook was engraved by H. B. Hall & Sons, New York and published circa 1857. James Cook (1728-1779) was born in Yorkshire, England and grew from humble beginnings to attain the rank of Captain in the British Navy. He proved himself as an expert navigator and cartographer in the North Atlantic before being called upon to lead a voyage of exploration into the largely unknown Pacific. Cook completed 3 circumnavigations of the world between 1768-1779 in which culminated in the historic 1784 General Chart of the World detailing his discoveries. It is the most accurate and important world chart of the late 18th century. Cook’s expeditions greatly enhanced the collective geographical knowledge and his contributions led to the first accurate nautical charts of the Pacific Ocean. Based upon thousands of astronomical sightings, Cook’s use of marine chronometers while determining longitude contributed to the accuracy of this historically important chart.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1857 Hall Captain James Cook

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