To the Right Honorable Sir Joseph Banks, K.B. : this plate representing the departure of Captains Gore and King, accompanied by Major Behm, governor of Kamschatka, with the affectionate taking leave of the Governors Lady, and the inhabitants of Bolscheresk, as emphatically described in Captain Cook's third voyage, is respectfully dedicated by his most obliged and humble servt. de la GardeStadler, Joseph Constantine, active 1780-1812, artist[1786?]engAquatint by Stadler after Eckstein; British naval officers, Captains James King and John Gore, ceremonially taking leave of villagers; local honor guard standing behind; in winter landscapeBEIN BrSides Zc70 780stz 01: On sheet 56 x 80 cm.Title from part of inscription below image.Dedicated to Sir Joseph Banks by De La Garde.