[Nicholson, Maria], fl 1859-62 :House in Nelson rented by B[isho]p H[obhouse]. [1860].

Shows house in Nelson rented by Bishop Hobhouse 1859-63. Shows a shingled roof, a long verandah with creeper growing over it, y planted garden, circular flower bed. The house is seen from the north (see plan on verso of A-306-004), with the skylighted chapel at left, and the bedrooms belonging to Mr Philpott and Mr Tudor at the right. There is a hatted figure sitting in the window of Mr Philpott's room, and another figure on the verandah.

This sketch is virtually identical to that at A-306-006, but the shading is slightly heavier.

Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - [Title]

According to a hand-drawn map deposited at the same time, and probably also drawn by Maria Nicholson, this house was in Grattan Street, in The Wood area of Nelson.

Maria Nicholson lived with the Hobhouses from Easter to June 1860l, according to Shirley Tunnicliffe.

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Ink on paper, 142 x 235 mm.

Provenance: Donated by Mrs A D Payne in 1997.