Sir Isaac Brock portrait

Item

Title

Sir Isaac Brock portrait

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 by William Berczy, circa1808, and is in the possession of Captain M.H.T Mellish, a descendant of one of Brock’s sisters. The canvas was previously mounted on a surface that was not acid free, and 4 holes are present from a previous frame.

Creator

Berczy, William

Date

1808

Subject

Brock, Isaac

Source

Sir Isaac Brock collection, RG 582, Archives and Special Collections, Brock University Library

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