The Harbour from Keiwara [Kaiwharawhara]

The Harbour from Keiwara [Kaiwharawhara]
Date
[1850s?]
By
Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885
Reference
B-009-005
Description

Attributed to William Howard Homes on stylistic grounds. Shows Mathieson and Schultze's flourmill to the right with a red-cloaked man leading a horse along Old Porirua Road on the left. Wellington Harbour can be seen in the distance, the building on the near-side of the harbour is possibly the Rainbow Hotel. Matiu / Somes Island and Wellington City are also shown.

Title transcribed from item.

Inscriptions: Verso - bottom left - The Harbour from Keiwara

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on card

Processing information: Description updates 5 April 2023 following information provided by a researcher.

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Format
1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Pencil works, Pencil and watercolour on card
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