Portrait - Sir Isaac Brock

Abstract

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. The canvas was previously mounted on a surface that was not acid free, and 4 holes are present from a previous frame.