Sir Isaac Brock portrait, ca. 1810
Item
Title
Sir Isaac Brock portrait, ca. 1810
Description
This work is a copy of a pastel oval portrait of General Brock that is supposedly the only known portrait of Brock to be done in his lifetime. The original was thought to be by William Berczy, circa1808. It is now thought to be the work of Gerrit Schipper, circa 1809/1810, and is in the possession of Captain M.H.T Mellish, a descendant of one of Brock’s sisters.
Creator
Schipper, Gerrit
Date
ca. 1810
Subject
Brock, Sir Isaac
Source
Sir Isaac Brock collection, RG 582, Brock University Archives