Mathew, Felton 1808-1847 :[Scrapbook.] Mount Egmont, West Coast, Northern Island, New Zealand. 4 Oct. 1845.

Shows a symmetrical, slightly stylised, elevation from the sea of Mount Taranaki (Egmont), with its lower slopes bush-clad. In the left distance is the silhouette of a range of hills, possibly peaking in Pouakai, with Patuha in the extreme left distance. If these are correctly identified, the view is from the South-west.

Note that original sketch was made on 2 February 1845.

Other Titles - 2 February 1845.

Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Mount Egmont - West Coast - Northern Island, New Zealand - Volcanic Mountain upwards of / 9000 feet - covered with perpetual snow - From a Sketch taken from the deck of H.M. Brig "Victoria" / on Sunday the 2nd. Feby. 1845. - Summit of the Peak distant about 25 miles - the vessel about 3 miles / from the shore - Felton Mathew / 4 Oct. 1845.

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil, 240 x 288 mm.

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