Thomas, Joan Elva 1922- :[Hulme Court. 19]76. [Auckland, Joan E. Thomas, 1976?]

Portrait of verandahed dwelling, in Parnell Road, behind its picket fence and gate. A draped classical statue stands in the garden at left and there is a palm tree at right.

Accompanying notes say:"This beautiful Regency styled house which somehow resists change, was built in Parnell Road 1843. It is the oldest documented house in Auckland, and it originally stood on three acres of land. Famous men have lived there - two Prime Ministers, Sir Frederick Whitaker and Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Governor Gore Brown and Bishop Selwyn. William Hulme bought the house in 1846 for £1220".

No. 18 of a print run of 200.

Title from notes supplied by artist.

Reproduction of ink drawing.

Published at the same time as B-051-025/026, 028.

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E Thomas. 76; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E Thomas 18/200

Built in Parnell Road in 1843.

Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 435 mm.

Provenance: Deposited under copyright by the artist in 1986.