Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Wellington Harbour looking towards snowy mountain about 30 miles away. Alfred Mumby lives in valley 17 miles from City. The Bellfry is our war memorial. [1930s].

Date
1932 - 1939
Reference
E-563-q-07
Description

Shows a view of Wellington Harbour from Brooklyn, with the Carillon at the extreme right. The Te Aro area and the houses on Mt Victoria are also shown, as well as the wharves on th waterfront. Somes Island (Matiu) is in the right distance, with the Hutt Valley beyond.

Other Titles - Belfry

The Carillon was built in 1931, and therefore this view must have been painted after that.

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album..

Physical Description: Watercolour, 192 x 266 mm.

Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].
Format
1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album., Works of art, Watercolours, Cityscapes (Representations), Watercolour, 192 x 266 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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