Captain James Cook and Elizabeth Cook
It is 250 years since Captain James Cook came to New Zealand, his wife
was Elizabeth Batts Cook and James and Elizabeth had
six children.
All of Elizabeth's children died young, two soon after they were
born and the eldest was only 24. She however,went on to live
until she was 94, luckily she received a pension after Jame's death.
I made some paintings around her and what her life must have been
like with an often absent husband and ailing children.
was Elizabeth Batts Cook and James and Elizabeth had
six children.
All of Elizabeth's children died young, two soon after they were
born and the eldest was only 24. She however,went on to live
until she was 94, luckily she received a pension after Jame's death.
I made some paintings around her and what her life must have been
like with an often absent husband and ailing children.
This is a painting of her wall paper
These are her Court Shoes
This is the Endeavour
This is James Cook's waistcoat.
All images copyright Frances Jill Studd 2019
