IMAGE
Ashworth, D J :[Tree-fern, New Zealand, 1840s?]
- Date
- 1840 - 1850
- By
- Ashworth, D J, active 1840s
- Reference
- A-209-001
- Description
A single tree fern with lush growth. Drawn by a member of the Edward Ashworth family
Reproduced as the poster for the exhibition: The art and life of the early surveyor.
Edward Ashworth was in Auckland in the early to mid 1840s, as an architect. This may be the work of his sister
This watercolour was formerly assigned the title [Punga] in the mistaken belief that all tree ferns have the Maori name punga. Corrected in 1996.
Other Titles - Punga
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour 335 x 258 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Watercolour 335 x 258 mm
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