Art

Parkinson (Sydney)

English painter and draftsman who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage around the world. He drew 22 plants from Madeira during the few days he spent on the island. His drawings are kept at the British Museum, some of which were engraved, although they were never made public.

People mentioned in this article

Sydney Parkinson
English painter and draftsman

Locations mentioned in this article

British Museum
Location of Sydney Parkinson's drawings