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Date: 1847 - 1849

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

Reference: E-070-012

Description: View looking south towards Kapiti Island from near the mouth of the Ohau and Waikawa Rivers, with two Maori and a Pakeha cooking over a fire, logs on the beach and three Maori with a dog in the distance. A small outline in the sea in the distance between Kapiti and the distant headland may be Mana Island First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) Plate 1 No 3 text p 6-7 Location of original watercolour: State Library of Victoria, reference number H83.50/9. The watercolour includes an inscription, bottom centre, with the word 'Mana' (i.e. Mana Island) visible. Two shallow rowboats are drawn up on the beach to the right, with several groups of about a dozen European men in the foreground and part-way down the beach. Logs washed up on the beach are as shown in the engraving. Mana Island appears to be visible in the far distance, just off the headland and to the left of Kapiti Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 83 x 145 mm

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-15-1

Description: A Maori family, in traditional Maori clothing, reclining at the top of a cliff in the foreground, with an extensive view beyond of Palliser Bay, the sandbank formed at the mouth of the Ruamahanga River and Okorewa Pa, also at the mouth of the river on the flat land below. Other Titles - sandbar The Library holds the original watercolour on which this engraving is based at B-031-019, with the same title Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving 76 x 130 mm, on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-14-1

Description: Shows two men on horseback in left foreground, on the approach to a low bridge over a creek. Along the other side of the creek are toetoe plants. In the distance are three house groupings, with a range of hills beyond. The view looks south towards Petone beach. H. W. Petre's house is on the far right, close to the western Hutt hills, while the other houses shown in the distance are probably along Petone foreshore. Petre later moved further north in the Hutt Valley and built "Woburn". Moreing's Creek enters the Hutt River from the west. Other Titles - Moreings Creek Petone, Honourable The Library holds the original watercolour on which this engraving is based at B-031-002, with Brees' title Petoni. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving 72 x 37 mm, on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-07-3

Description: Shows bushclearing along the path which became the Hutt Road. One man chops at a tree trunk with an axe, while two Maori stand in the path. The tranquil water of Wellington Harbour surrounded by bush-covered hills, show in the distance. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 191 x 160 mm, on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1847

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

Reference: E-070-008

Description: Shows lake in distance; party hunting wild pig in foreground with dogs, worrying the pig. The party includes a Maori man dressed in traditional costume. In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. Plate 4, No 10, text p. 9. Brees stresses the value of the flat land in this area, its quality for farming and the building of part of a road across the Rimutaka Range. Brees spent some time in the Wairarapa surveying until the New Zealand Company suspended its operations in 1844, so the engraving is presumably based on a drawing completed between 1842 (Brees' year of arrival in New Zealand) and 1844. Extended Title - From: Brees, S.C. Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) Plate 4, no 10. Also from: Brees' Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 90 x 188 mm

Date: 1847 - 1849

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

Reference: E-070-017

Description: Rocky foreshore and tree in foreground, the entrance to Porirua Harbour on the left and Mana in the centre. The South Island is visible in the background First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. (London, 1847), Plate 6, no 16, text p 13 No 16 Brees states in Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand, p. 13: "This small island lies opposite the entrance to Porerua Harbour, and is the chief residence of Rangihaeata. It is named Table Island in the maps." Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 51 x 84 mm

Date: 1847

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

Reference: E-070-005

Description: According to Brees in his "Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand" p.34: "This view is taken on Section 28 of the Ohiro District, which is a very beautiful spot. If the house should ever be completed as the learned and tasteful owner intended, it will have a truly English appearance ... the section is moderately hilly and the soil good." Shows flock of sheep with shepherd in foreground, large house set back against bush-clad hills. The flatter ground in the foreground has been cleared for grazing. Ohiro was the early name for Brooklyn hill and the area beyond as far as the sea Extended Title - From: Brees, S C. Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847) plate 20, no 61 Photograph of original watercolour, privately owned, neg 35174 1/2, title: Judge Halswell's Ohiro. Image is substantially the same as the engraving. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 85 x 135 mm

Date: 1847

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

Reference: E-070-007

Description: Red-coated soldiers (probably from the 58th Regiment) in the foreground, groups of Maori men and women, canoes drawn up on the shore of the Hutt River, the palisades of the pa in the background, with tall trees beyond. Several Maori are carrying bundles on their backs, possibly of potatoes, since Brees mentions "extensive potato grounds" around the pa in his text on p.30 of Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand Plate 18, No 54; also reproduced in Brees' Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Date of original is likely to be 1845, since the soldiers shown did not occupy the Hutt Valley until 1845. The pa was located on the east bank of the river close to the site of the present Melling Bridge. Brees mentions that Makaenuku Pa was built by Porirua Maori after 1840. Other Titles - Makahinuku Pa Extended Title - From: Brees, S.C. Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand ... (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 123 x 193 mm on sheet 135 x 225 mm

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-22-1

Description: View taken from the terrace in the garden of Dr George Samuel Evans, whose residence is shown in the left foreground. The first house below this on the hill at left, is that of Mr Mocatta. Beyond that house, rather indistinctly, are the New Zealand Company's Survey Offices, Stores, and the Emigration Houses; Messrs Clifford and Vavasour's Establishment, &c., &c. The Hutt Valley is in the distance, with the Hutt Road shown at the left of the harbour. In the centre, the large group of buildings comprises the Supreme Courts, Major Richmond's and the Government Offices; the Thistle Inn, Major Hornbrook's Stores, &c., and a little further to the right, the back of Barrett's may be seen by the side of the harbour. Further along is Mr Fox's house (under a vessel sailing into Lambton Harbour; Colonel Wakefield's residence, with the flagstaff, is a little further to the right, on rising ground, and at a greater distance. Passing on, the eye ranges down the beach to the house at Kuma Toto; Windy Point a little beyond, and Te Aro Flat in the distance. The large roof seen just to the right of Colonel Wakefield's flag-staff, is the Church of England, and the foreground on this side is finished by the residence and grounds of Mr Chetham Strode, which joins Dr Evans' premises. Other Titles - [Plate 65] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 77 x 513 mm., on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1847

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

Reference: E-070-009

Description: Small pakeha encampment beside lake. In his text to Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand, Brees notes:"This View is taken from the western side of the Valley, looking towards the sea, and represents the spot where the author bivouacked on the 8th of February, 1843, when on an exploring expedition with Mr Edward Chedham and Mr Barton; the native chief A Kuri and a party of white men and natives..." The people depicted are presumably intended to represent Brees, Strode, Barton "A Kuri" and others in the party. In: Brees, S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. (London, 1847) Plate 6, No 15. Text p 13 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 53 x 88 mm

Date: 1847

From: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. Colonel Wakefield's residence Wellington, 47 ; Kai Warra Warra saw mill, 48 ; The Bank, Wellington. 49. Engraved by Henry Melville drawn by S C Brees. [London, 1847]

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

Reference: A-109-033

Description: Kaiwharawhara mill amidst native forest In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. (London, 1847) Plate 16, No. 48. text p.29. Another copy at E-070-010 Other Titles - Kaiwharawhara Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, Hand-coloured 117 x 167 mm

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-14-2

Description: Shows a Maori warrior with red cloak and club standing on the river bank at right two waka approaching along the river. A large cabbage tree overhangs the river from the bank on right. Mr Molesworth's house and outbuildings are on the far bank. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving 160 x 148 mm, on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1847 - 1845

From: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. Plate 11. Kari-Kari on the River Manawatu, 32 ; Fort Richmond & the Hutt Bridge, 33 ; View looking up Hawkestone Street Wellington 34. Engraved by Henry Melville drawn by S C Brees. [1847]

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

Reference: A-109-030

Description: The river in the foreground with a Maori canoe, an arched bridge and Fort Richmond in the middle ground, hills in the distance In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. Plate 11, No 33 text p 22 Brees, in his "Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand" notes: The Hutt Bridge was opened in the month of April 1844 ... The view is taken looking down the stream, and shows Fort Richmond, which was constructed under the direction of captain Compton, an enterprising settler of the Hutt ...[here follows considerable detail about the construction, dimensions and price of the fort] ... The excitement which was felt at the Hutt when a party of the 58th regiment took up their quarters in the fortress on the morning of 24 April 1845, will not soon be forgotten ... the settlers had just completed it on the evening of the previous day when an attack was expected from the natives... As Brees left New Zealand in 1845, his drawings for this engraving must have been completed in 1845 A related, but not identical watercolour is held by the Library (IRN 82218), showing the fort and bridge from a different angle, with a party of military. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-06-5

Description: The view is taken on the north side of the town. Shows the town and Christ Church in the foreground and river and hills behind. Putiki Wharenui Pa and the house of Rev Richard Taylor can be seen on the far bank of the river. Other Titles - Wanganui The Library holds the original watercolour on which this view is based (A-179-014) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 55 x 90 mm.

Date: 1842 - 1845

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-05-1

Description: Part of a pa seen from Plimmerton with Porirua Harbour in the background. A European man with swag, walking stick and dog is walking towards the palisaded pataka and potato garden on the headland in front of him. Taupo Pa (Plimmerton) is on the left. The accompanying text mentions that the view is taken from the native path passing from Porirua to Pukerua Bay, that the foreground structure is around a native potato garden and that the bay to the left 'is called Taupo and is the spot where Rangihaeata intrenched himself after the Wairau Massacre' Other Titles - Porirua Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand coloured 85 x 145 mm

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-22

Description: Three panoramic views of Wellington, between 1842 and 1845. The top view stretches across Thorndon Flat with Dr Evans' house on the left, a range of early houses and businesses along the waterfront and on the right, Colonel William Wakefield's house with flagpole. The centre view looks down over Te Aro Flat towards Mt Victoria. The lowest view is a completely circular one looking down onto Wellington Harbour and Evans Bay from the top of Mount Victoria. The reference to 'Captain Sharpe' should correctly be Captain Sharp. Captain Charles Kingsford Sharp owned a house at the top of The Terrace, Wellington, where Salamanca Road joins The Terrace Other Titles - Captain Sharp [Plate 65] Quantity: 3 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engravings, on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1843 - 1847 - 1845

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

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

Reference: PUBL-0020-17-1

Description: A Maori family in the foreground, with the buildings of Simmonds and Hoggard's Windmill behind them (now the site of the Embassy Theatre at the foot of Mount Victoria). Part way up the hill to the left is 'Victoria Cottage' (the top of Marjoribanks Street). This was William Fitzherbert's farm cottage. The windmill was built in 1843. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving 69 x 139 mm

Date: 1843 - 1847 - 1845

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

Reference: A-343-005

Description: Shows a group of Maori launching or beaching two canoes in the Paremata inlet. The palisades of the pa are seen to the left, with more beached canoes, and a row of wooden poles stretching into the water in the middle distance. ATL holds the book in which this print was published at Art Rm: f 919.31 BRE. Print trimmed close to the top of the image Other Titles - Paremata Pa, Porirua Extended Title - From S C Brees' "Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand. London, J Williams, 1847. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured engraving, 79 x 139 mm

Date: 1847 - 1849

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

Reference: E-070-019

Description: View from hilltop at Pukerua bay, looking north up the coast across Te Pai-o-te-Rangi, the Paekakariki cliffs, on the right hand side; Kapiti Island is visible out to sea on the left and the cone of Mt Taranaki just visible on the horizon on the far left. In the foreground a Maori family is crossing the Taua Tapu track, a Ngati Toa trail, and a few houses can be seen on the beach at Pukerua at the foot of the foreground hill. Other Titles - Pukerua Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 58 x 152 mm

Date: 1847 - 1849

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

Reference: E-070-015

Description: View from the coastal hills beyond Pencarrow Head, looking west to the entrance to Wellington Harbour, where Barretts Reef is visible. A primitive lighthouse (a beacon) can be seen on the rocks at the Head. Two Maori are seated atop a cliff on the left, overlooking the sea, two Pakeha travellers with a dog are walking up a path to the right in the foreground, with a third Maori ahead of them. First published in: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand (London, 1847), plate 4, No 11, text p.10-11. Extended Title - From: Brees, S C Guide and description of the panorama of New Zealand (London, 1849) Library has black and white photo of original watercolour (in private hands), neg 2454 1/2 and 24747 1/2. Variation in the staffage only. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, hand-coloured 88 x 157 mm