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Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Russell, Bay of Islands, from the beach. 1.9.[18]76.
Date: 1876
From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876].
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908; Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995
Reference: E-400-f-017
Description: Shows the beach with line of houses along the shore, and jetty at far end. On verso of E-400-f-016. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - [Title]; Recto - bottom left - [Signature and date]. Appears to be the preliminary drawing for Backhouse's watercolour [View of Russell] 1881 (E-052-q-009) Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil, 261 x 370 mm.
Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908 :Arrival of the cutter 'Pai Mariri' in the Matakohe...
Date: 1977 - 1870
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908
Reference: C-079-046-a
Description: Looking across the Kaipara Harbour and Matakohe River to a small cutter on the water. There are houses on the crest of a hill in the middle distance. Two men stand on shore in the foreground Reproduced from pen and wash drawings in Backhouse sketchbook, 1870-1871, for the centenary of Onehunga. Limited edition of 250 copies The sketchbook, on loan to the Onehunga Public Library, was donated to the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1989 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 251 x 350 mm
Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908 :Arrival of the cutter 'Pai Mariri' in the Matakohe...
Date: 1977 - 1870
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908
Reference: C-079-046
Description: Looking across the Kaipara Harbour and Matakohe River to a small cutter on the water. There are houses on the crest of a hill in the middle distance. Two men stand on shore in the foreground Reproduced from pen and wash drawings in Backhouse sketchbook, 1870-1871, for the centenary of Onehunga. Limited edition of 250 copies The sketchbook, on loan to the Onehunga Public Library, was donated to the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1989 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 251 x 350 mm
Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Gum diggers at Matakohe, Kaipara. March 18th 1870. ...
Date: 1871
From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876].
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908; Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995
Reference: E-400-f-007
Description: Shows two men beside campfire and hut on hillside looking west over hills to the Wairoa River widening towards the Kaipara Harbour. On verso of E-400-f-006 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.P.B. / 14.3.71; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Ink and monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm.
Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908 :[View of Russell]. 1881.
Date: 1881
From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Australasian views [New Zealand scenes] [ca 1880]
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908
Reference: E-052-q-009
Description: View from the east end of the waterfront, looking north west along the line of houses, a jetty, and commercial buildings, towards the hill with the flagstaff at the far end. Compare Backhouse's pencil drawing Russell, Bay of Islands, from the Beach, dated 1-9-1876, which appears to be the preliminary drawing for this work. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Kororareka [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and Chinese white on paper, 146 x 195 mm mounted into sketchbook
Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Arrival of the cutter "Pai Marire" in the Matakohe ...
Date: 1871
From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876].
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908; Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995
Reference: E-400-f-006
Description: Shows two men on bank in foreground pointing out the small sailing boat arriving. At right distance is house on crest of hill. E-400-f-007 is on verso. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.P.B. / 13.3.71; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Ink and monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm.
Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908 :[Wairoa River. ca 1880]
Date: 1880
By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908
Reference: G-006
Description: Shows a view of the Wairoa River from just above the river bank. A young boy can be seen on the bank, wearing a hat, possibly line fishing or throwing stones into the river. Willow trees and bush feature on either side of the foreground. A number of huts or whare can be seen on the opposite bank. A yacht can be seen in the distance, and in the middle distance is a canoe or waka with a single occupant. The clouds have a distinctive pink glow to them, which is reflected on the water. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Wairoa R [in brushpoint]; Recto - bottom right - JPB [in brushpoint]; Verso - top centre - Backhouse oil $30 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on board, 230 x 300 mm (sight)