Places

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.

Date: 1977 - 1871

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: C-079-049-a

Description: A panoramic view across undulating volcanic hills towards Manukau Harbour. A man in a Scots bonnet stands in the right foreground. A goat stands in the left foreground. A church and a few scattered houses can be seen in the middle distance 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, 249 x 707 mm

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

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

Date: 1977 - 1871

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: C-079-047-a

Description: The Bycroft mill on the brow of a hill, with two houses, fences and scattered trees 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

Date: 1977 - 1871

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: C-079-047

Description: The Bycroft mill on the brow of a hill, with two houses, fences and scattered trees 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

Date: 1977 - 1871

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: C-079-049

Description: A panoramic view across undulating volcanic hills towards Manukau Harbour. A man in a Scots bonnet stands in the right foreground. A goat stands in the left foreground. A church and a few scattered houses can be seen in the middle distance 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, 249 x 707 mm

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.

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)

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-001

Description: Shows view of the town from the sea, with hills behind it and several small boats on the water. E-400-f-002 on verso. Other Titles - December Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.P.B. / 24.5.71 Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm.

Date: 1870 - 1879

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: G-004

Description: A large Maori pa in the foreground, with wharenui, other houses and a pataka. People seated by a cooking fire on the left and in the entrance to the wharenui. Flax, toetoe, cabbage trees and other bush in an around the pa. In the background is part of Lake Taupo and Mounts Ruapehu and Tongariro, the latter in eruption Inscriptions: Verso - on stretcher in felt-tip pen: Lake Taupo, Hatepe. Also auctioneers' marks and numbers; Recto - bottom right - JPB in pale green brushpoint Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas, 251 x 305 mm Provenance: Previously acquired by Dunbar Sloane from London, Christie's, 27 Sept 2006, as one of a pair, with lot N184, a view of Maori in a canoe. The latter oil was purchased by the Library in 2009, Maori war canoe, Waikato River, G-112-1. The pair was privately owned in England by descendants of Backhouse's

Date: 1870 - 1890

From: Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Australasian views [New Zealand scenes] [ca 1880]

By: Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908

Reference: E-052-q-015

Description: Shows Mount Eden. The Cabbage Tree Swamp was on the site of present-day Eden Park. Image published as a greetings card by the Library in the 1970s The view may be of Mount Albert (Auckland), rather than Mount Eden. The image features in Scott, Dick. Old Mount Albert (1963) as showing Mount Albert Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and Chinese white on paper 137 x 183 mm mounted into sketchbook Provenance: Previously part of Alexander Turnbull's collection. The inside of the cover bears his bookplate and the luxurious binding is of the type he arranged.

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.

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