Portrait of James Clark Ross
Date
c.1840
Sitter
James Clark Ross (1800 - 1862, British) , Explorer
Creator
Jérémie Graf (French) , Lithographer
After
Joseph Mathias Negelen (1792 - 1870, Swiss) , Draughtsman
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 465mm
width (print): 375mm
width (print): 375mm
Subject
Description
Head and shoulders portrait of James Clark Ross in naval uniform, turned slightly towards his left. He is shown with short, curly hair and prominent ornamental shoulder pieces.
Inscribed below: ‘Negelen’ Jas. C. Ross’ ‘J Graf, Printer to her Majesty.’
Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862) British polar explorer and naval officer was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1828 and served as Vice President between 1844-1845 and 1856-1857.
Inscribed below: ‘Negelen’ Jas. C. Ross’ ‘J Graf, Printer to her Majesty.’
Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862) British polar explorer and naval officer was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1828 and served as Vice President between 1844-1845 and 1856-1857.