Oliver, Richard Aldworth, 1811-1889: [Sketch depicting the scene of a meeting]

Pencil sketch of a landscape with a large gathering of people, some standing, some seated, and others looking on from elevated ground, including horses. Pencil sketch on verso depicts full length figure study portraying female subject wearing a headscarf and long dress.

Preliminary sketch for ATL C-054-018, which was later developed for a lithographic plate in Oliver's 'A series of lithographic drawings from sketches in New Zealand' (London: Dickinson, 1852). The letterpress accompanying the published lithograph states:

"A Korero. Eloquence is as much valued by these people as by more educated races. Upon this occasion the Governor-in-chief (Sir George Grey) was addressed by Te Rangihaeta, who if not eloquent was highly energetic; his forte lay more in the field than the council, while Te Ranperaha was famous for his oratory. This scene took place at Waikeni, near Cook's Strait, in 1851. [sic]"

Other titles (file prints) - [A korero at Waikanae, near Wellington, 1851]; [Maori Girl. 1851].

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 280 x 385 mm.

Alternative form available: File prints 31919 1/2