IMAGE
Artist unknown :Pig-hunting on the West Coast goldfields. 1868
- Date
- 1868
- Reference
- PUBL-0047-1868-04-01
- Description
A scene in a native forest, with two boars to the right, being pursued by five men and four dogs. One man holds a rifle, the others hold axes.
Engraver's initials: R. B. sc. Identity of engraver, and of artist ('H') not known
The image is further described in the paper as 'The hardy settlers, or rather diggers of our West Coast have joined this pastime, and there is every probability while so engaged many of them have discovered fresh auriferous ground.'
Extended Title - From: Illustrated New Zealand herald. June 1868, No. 4, p. 1
Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Wood engraving, 170 x 230 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Wood engravings, Albums, Wood engraving, 170 x 230 mm
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Artist unknown :Pig-hunting on the West Coast goldfields. 1868. Illustrated New Zealand herald, 1868-1883. Dunedin.. Ref: PUBL-0047-1868-04-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23154614More information can be found in our terms of use.