Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :"Corduroy" road near the Pakaratai below the Rimutaka. [ca 1854]

Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :"Corduroy" road near the Pakaratai below the Rimutaka. [ca 1854]
Date
1852 - 1856
By
Pearse, John, 1808-1882
Reference
E-455-f-071-2
Description

A road across a grassed flat surface, made of logs lying side by side. Tree stumps surround the road with bush just beyond and on the left are a Maori family, a tent and two European men, one on horseback. Another Maori man is seated alongside the road, between two tree stumps, holding a long slim branch in the air.

Other Titles - Pakuratahi

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil, ink and wash, 150 x 255 mm

Additional description

Alternative form available: Print held but no negative

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Part of
Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856] / Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :Mr Bidwill's station in the Wairarapa ("Waidrop"). "Corduroy" road near the Pakaratai - below the Rimutaka. [ca 1854]
Format
1 drawing(s), Works of art, Wash drawings, Pencil, ink and wash, 150 x 255 mm
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