Artist, mostly in the Auckland area. She was associated with the Thornhill Group and the Rutland Group. For 35 years she worked as a package designer.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986
Downstage Theatre Gallery. Paintings by Milan Mrkusich, May 30 1966 [exhibition flyer]
Date: 1966
By: Mrkusich, Milan, 1925-2018; Downstage Theatre Company Ltd; Garrity, Timothy Peter, 1931-2020; Hanly, Patrick, 1932-2004; Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Ellis, Robert, 1929-
Reference: ArtEph-1966-M-02
Description: List of nine works for sale, brief biography of the artist and list of four other works showing and for sale in the theatre, by Tim Garrity, Pat Hanly, Helen Brown and Robert Ellis Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Cylostyled printing on green paper, 259 x 209 mm Provenance: Donation: Transfers: Collection accessioned into Ephemera Collection. Transfers made from there to Manuscripts (Helena Parham "Notes for my piano story"; Song "My creed' to Rowland Rapp - words by H A Walter; music by Victor Carter). Mrkusich exhibition catalogue typescript sheet to Drawings Paintings and Prints. Curator of Music to check non-New Zealand programmes for presence of NZ expatriates - From Ephemera Collection - Papers of Roland Rapp and Kaye Dixon, transferred from PR-11-0463.
[Weeks, John 1888-1965] :[North African dwellings. 1920s]
Date: 1920 - 1930
By: Weeks, John, 1886-1965; Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986
Reference: C-056-010
Description: Small houses in a dry landscape, probably Morocco Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Sepia ink and wash 383 x 478 mm
Brown, Helen, 1917-1986 :Kaipara. 1970
Date: 1970
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986
Reference: B-079-016
Description: A view of Kaipara Harbour and township Inscriptions: Signed: Helen Brown Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, 100 x 379 mm on sheet 250 x 379 mm
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Cottage at Dairy Bay, Mahurangi. [196-?]
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-034
Description: Shows cottage with lean-to, flanked by cabbage trees. On page removed from spiralbound sketchbook. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - bottom left - DAIRY BAY COTTAGE Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Felt-tip pen and watercolour, 253 x 378 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Cape Kari Kari. [196-?]
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-012
Description: Shows distant land profiles across sea. Includes one sunlit peak. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - [Title]; Recto - bottom left - Pale luminous Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Black felt-tip pen and watercolour, 272 x 373 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Rangitoto, 196-?].
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-011
Description: Working sketch showing shallow water flowing across a mainland strand, and Rangitoto in the distance. Title given because of subject matter. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - (Pointer to water): Pale green blue (Beside sand): Shallow water/ thin yellowish [....]. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Black felt tip pen and watercolour 272 x 374 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Cheltenham. Sea and headlands. 1980.
Date: 1980
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-015
Description: Shows beach, headland and horizon. Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - 1 Silver sea milky / 2 Sky warm grey Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 228 x 303 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Auckland] Harbour. [196-?].
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-007
Description: Shows pier, marina, and cranes, in dull light. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Harbour; Recto - beneath image - Light pale copper Sea dull green Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 273 x 374 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Rangitoto with pale clouds. 1982?]
Date: 1982
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-030
Description: Shows clouds, island and horizon. Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 209 x 295 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Rangitoto with dark clouds. 1982?]
Date: 1982
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-029
Description: Shows sea, clouds, and Rangitoto Island. Inscriptions: Unsigned, untitled and undated. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 209 x 295 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Trees in One Tree Hill. 1937.
Date: 1937
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-002
Description: Shows row of 4 large tree trunks and limbs, beside a winding lane. Title on verso. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - HELEN BROWN - 1937 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 355 x 252 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Auckland Harbour]. 1982.
Date: 1982
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-026
Description: Shows water, distant island and horizon. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - HELEN BROWN 82 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 229 x 304 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Grey day, Rangitoto. 198-?]
Date: 1980 - 1985
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-042
Description: Shows profile of Rangitoto under sky and clouds. On one side of sheet removed from spiralbound sketchbook. Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 231 x 307 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Bright water near Helensville. [196-?].
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-013
Description: Shows four poles or piers in foreground, with water and shoreline behind. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - HELEN BROWN; Verso - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Black felt tip pen and watercolour 272 x 373 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :[Rangitoto. 198-?]
Date: 1980 - 1985
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-044
Description: Shows profile of dark blue island under pale sky with dark cloud above. Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 229 x 305 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Dairy Bay, Mahurangi. [196-?]; and, [Dairy Bay, Mahur...
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-009/010
Description: Watercolour shows curve of bay, with islands in distance. Charcoal on verso shows profiles of distant islands. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - (In pencil): light islands & headland Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Charcoal and watercolour; and charcoal, both 272 x 374 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Dairy Bay. [196-?]
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-008
Description: Shows gate in centre foreground, and calm sea behind, with a headland at extreme right background. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - beneath image - (In pencil): Pale jade sea. White gate Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and watercolour, 272 x 374 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Dairy Bay, Mahurangi, 196-?].
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-010
Description: Shows profiles of distant islands off Dairy Bay. Title assumed from title of recto. Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Charcoal, 272 x 374 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986 :Thames from the Tate. London. 1951.
Date: 1951
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-004
Description: Shows bare tables and trees in front of the river, and a low red winter sun. Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated. Title and date on verso. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 228 x 302 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.
Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :Cove near Riverhead. [196-?].
Date: 1960 - 1969
From: Brown, Helen Campbell 1917-1986 :[Sketches]. 1937-1982.
By: Brown, Helen Campbell, 1917-1986; Jones, Lesley, active 1987
Reference: A-167-035
Description: Shows small bay with silhouetted remains of jetty? On one side of page removed from spiralbound sketchbook. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - Oil bought by Eric Westbrook for Art Gallery Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) ; with A-167-036 on verso.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 247 x 377 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist/ inventory available.. Provenance: Donation from the estate of the artist, 1987.