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Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Residence of the Hon[oura]ble Francis Molesworth at t...

Date: 1843 - 1845

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; Melville, Henry, 1792-1870

Reference: A-465-010

Description: shows the back of Francis Molesworth's house and stables in the Hutt Valley, with forest behind. The house shows its distinctive tree trunks supporting the verandah. In the foreground a group of Maori and Pakeha workers are resting beside a log bridge See other examples at A-259-044-a and B-049-056/058 Other Titles - Honourable Extended Title - In: Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand. Plate 19. 58 See also William Mein Smith's watercolour of the house, known as 'Newry', at A-263-007 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 97 x 147 mm (plate mark)

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Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Banks of the Hutt (near the bridge) as in 1843 / W.S. 1844

Date: 1843 - 1844

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: A-186-055

Description: Shows a clearing on an area of flat land with bush-covered hills behind. There is a group of four cows at the right, attended by a man resting on a stick. In the centre is a stand of cabbage trees, beside a tree of spreading habit. The river is visible as a narrow ribbon crossing the picture. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Initials and date]; Mat recto - top right - [At extreme top right of mat] 25 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing 140 x 214 mm, mounted on sheet 236 x 300 mm. Provenance: Previously held by descendants of the Swainson family.

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