Illustrated London news :The war in New Zealand. The Alexandra Redoubt at Tuakau, on the Waikato River, constructed by a detachment of the 65th Regiment - see next page [London, 1863]

Date
1863
By
Illustrated London news (Newspaper); Warre, Henry James, 1819-1898
Reference
A-434-025
Description

A view from across the river towards a steep hill, crowned with the Alexandra Redoubt. Six Maori canoes are on the river and a raupo hut is in the right foreground. A tree frames the view on the left. A small hut and figures can be seen on the opposite bank. The fort itself has several buildings within low walls, and a flagpole with flag flying

Based on an ink and wash drawing by H. J. Warre [Encampment by a river, 1863] in the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia, NK2179. (photograph held in Photo File, Drawings and Prints Collection)

Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, V. 43, 5 December 1863, p.573

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).

Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm.

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Format
1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Wood engravings, Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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