Places

Date: 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-010

Description: Drawings of Maori rafter patterns, or kowhaiwhai, each pattern individually labelled: "Mangepare"; "Ikutere"; "Puhoro"; "Ikutere". Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 190 x 175 mm

Date: 1882

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: C-090-001

Description: Looking east towards the Southern Alps Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J C Richmond 1882 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 225 x 540

Date: 1860 - 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-006

Description: View along the Kawau Island coastline, with a pohutukawa in the left foreground and the buildings of the copper mine in the middle distance, beside the water. Dated from a privately-owned sketch of Kawau by Richmond, dated December 1867 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 95 x 325 mm

Date: 1870 - 1879

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: C-090-006

Description: Looking east across fields with the sea to the right, a river winding through the plain below and hills in the background Inscriptions: bottom right - J C Richmond Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 235 x 505

Date: 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-017

Description: Shows view from sea of Napier Bluff with houses at the water's edge on the north side of the Bluff Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 90 x 165 mm

Date: 1851

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: B-163-006

Description: Shows two long picnic tables set out in a clearing under trees, with a large tent at the back. About 20 people at seated and standing at the tables. The work is accompanied by a handwritten copy (1935) of a letter from Taranaki dated 1 December 1851, from the artist to his mother, describing some of the events depicted. The picnic is referred to as "the C Brown's pic-nic". Relevant text is: "The most exciting event in the last 4 weeks has been a picnic or something of that description given by Mr Chas Brown on his land 2 miles back from this house, he and his pleasant young wife (aged 17) just married, pitched their tent (literally) some days before in the dense bush and had tables and benches constructed of the boards of a house to be erected hereafter; hereon Thursday week, we met to the number of 95 visitors, besides bullock drivers, and some Maories working for C Brown, and amused ourselves by rambling about some rough clearings, the site of a sawmill proposed by C B, and by looking on or assisting in some specimens of felling for the benefit of the ladies. For you may live your life here, and never see a tree fall if you wish to avoid it, or do not go to see it. We did singing and eloquence and made a pleasant day of it. I went back again on the Friday to make a sketch of the place and scene which I want to have in the Illustrated News". The letter also describes the character of Mr Gifford, a minister who had arrived in Taranaki a little earlier. Some sources suggest that this is a luncheon for Governor George Grey. It was sold at two New Zealand auction houses (McArthur & Co, Auckland, August 1987 and Dunbar Sloane, Wellington November 2003) with the title 'Luncheon al fresco for the Governor, Ratanui, Taranaki, December 1851'. However the accompanying letter makes no reference to a visit from Governor Sir George Grey. Ratanui, a place name no longer in use, was just outside central New Plymouth. Charles Carlino Brown's first wife was Margaret Joy Horne. Other Titles - Luncheon al fresco for the Governor, Ratanui, Taranaki, December 1851. [Alternative title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, arched at the top edge, 200 x 320 mm. Provenance: Previously auctioned at McArthur & Co, Auckland, August 1987. Prior to the latter auction, owned by the Richmond family.

Date: 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-012

Description: Subject: Lake Guyon, looking toward Spencer Mountains (identified by P L Barton and Philip Temple; see also TL 3/1/1, 6/11/83. A circular lake with a river draining from it in the foreground, mountains in the background. Supplied title On verson of A-245-013: Tapuaenuku..., titled and dated 1869 in Richmond's hand. Other Titles - View of lake looking toward mountains (former title). Lake Tennyson (former identification) Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, image 175 x 282 mm on sheet 175 x 325 mm

Date: 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-020

Description: View from bush-clad hills towards a bay and river mouth with hills and mountains beyond. Probably a view looking west over the Waimea inlet towards Rabbit Island, Bell's Island and Best's Island, with the Arthur Range in the distance from the hills above Stoke, Nelson On acquisition, this watercolour was titled by the Library 'Mouth and lagoon, Wairau River, 1869?]. However the topography is not correct for a view looking north past the Wairau River mouth. It appears more likely to be a view looking west from above Nelson across Waimea and towards the mountains Other Titles - [Mouth and lagoon, Wairau River. Former title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 240 x 350 mm

Date: 1873

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: B-064-019

Description: Shows prospectors with tools, dog, in area mined by Perseverance Company, 1869-1876 [see: Newport, J. N. W. Collingwood... [993.1.NEW]]. Also shows constructions built for goldmining Title and date from modern backing board, now discarded. Compare C-085-030, reproduction by Capper Press of very similar watercolour held by Bishop Suter Art Gallery. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 360 x 534 mm

Date: 1883

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: C-090-009

Description: A large tree on the right, with lower bushes and trees, looking down into a bay with a headland to the left and a range of hills and mountains in the distance. The highest peak amongst the distant hills is The Crusader. Other Titles - Lake framed by trees. Golden Bay and Pakawau [Former titles] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 376 x 563 mm

Date: 1880

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: B-159-022

Description: Shows a dilapidated wooden oast house and other buildings partly obscured by a row of trees. In the foreground is a waterfront lined with rushes or tall grass. In the distance are partly wooded hills, identified as likely to be the Moutere Hills. The watercolour has an accompanying verification of the identity of the artist from Jan E Richmond Smart (Waikanae), great-grandchild of the artist. The painting is referred to as: "Farmhouse and barn at water's edge", measuring 230 mm x 350 mm (this would be the measurement of the image when framed). The located as the Waimea Estuary post-dates the earlier ownership Other Titles - Farmhouse and barn at water's edge Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 267 x 375 mm. Provenance: At one time owned by Jan E Richmond-Smart, a great-grandchild of the artist. Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: 1887

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: A-245-025

Description: Shows a view looking northwards along the coast at Greymouth, along a narrow strip of sand, with a lagoon or estuary at the right. There are bush-covered hills in the distance, a flax bush in the right foreground, and three weathered tree trunks lying in the centre foreground. There was a certain amount of reclamation carried out at around or just after this date, lessening the expanse of water at the right. Other Titles - 1887 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Greymouth 1862; Recto - bottom right - J C Richmond Aug '87 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 230 x 370 mm. Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: 1860

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Richmond, Christopher William (Hon), 1821-1895; Atkinson, Tudor Egmont, 1919-2008; Atkinson, Harold Merton Waldo, 1895-1975

Reference: A-245-024

Description: Shows a steamship in the right foreground, a seagull flying in the left foreground, and Mt Taranaki in the distance. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 70 x 157 mm. Provenance: Previously owned by Mr Harold M W Atkinson, and then by Mr Tudor Atkinson.

Date: 1860 - 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-008

Description: View across a lake or river to a flax-clad shore, with a small storage hut on poles on the bank. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 90 x 165 mm

Date: 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-016

Description: Shows hotel buildings, wharf and sailing vessels at Turanganui, the original site of Gisborne, before the township of Gisborne was surveyed and named in 1870. `The array of buildings which Read has put up is quite formidable and gives the place a respectable appearance'. A single cabbage tree stands on the right and the river winds through the centre of the view. Other Titles - Gisborne Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 90 x 160 mm

Date: 1887

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927

Reference: A-109-052

Description: Shows a small Gothic-style church, flanked by two rows of military tents Possibly after an original by James Crowe Richmond Extended Title - Published in: Gudgeon, T W. The Defenders of New Zealand. Possibly from original by J C Richmond (cf. A-048-011; Ngatapa...) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, coloured, 166 x 242 mm

Date: 1868

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: A-245-004

Description: View looking into the crater lake of White Island, with steam vents rising around the perimeter of the water. Reproduced in Transactions of the NZ Institute - see A-004-002. Other Titles - White Island Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 95 x 260 mm

Date: 1870 - 1879

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: C-090-007

Description: Shows burnt bush Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 550 x 396 mm

Date: 1867 - 1869

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898

Reference: B-139-015

Description: Shows still water in the gorge between rocky banks. Attributed by vendor to James Crowe Richmond. Known to the family of the vendor as "Mokau River", despite pencilled note on verso: 'Wairoa Gorge by J C Richmond'. Richmond also visited and drew the Wairau Gorge, Marlborough, in 1864. This view may be of the Wairau Gorge. Dated from other dated works by Richmond, depicting the same region. Other Titles - Mokau River Other Titles - Wairau Gorge Inscriptions: Recto - backing board, in pencil, circled: Wairoa Gorge by J C Richmond. Also framer's pencilled notes '95, 67 grey. Seville. 3.90' Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 275 x 213 mm (sight).

Date: 1870 - 1879

By: Richmond, James Crowe, 1822-1898; Atkinson, Dorothy Alison, 1892-1986

Reference: C-090-008

Description: Painting largely of surrounding hills, perhaps in the upper reaches of river Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 250 x 355 mm