IMAGE
Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :Very hasty sketch from J. P.'s acre done in 5 mins. [1852 or 1853?]
- Date
- 1852 - 1856
- Reference
- E-455-f-033-1
- Description
'Very hasty sketch from [the artist's town] acre done in 5 mins' with numbered features. The view looks from The Terrace out towards Wellington Harbour. The features include the site of Pearse's proposed house, bush that is yet to be cleared, the Tararua Mountains in the distance, the Hutt Valley, the hills behind Eastbourne, a few of the houses in Thorndon, 'Mr Moore's acre' next to Pearse's, and part of The Terrace, below Pearse's section. There are two sailing ships in the harbour. Pearse's land was on the corner of Wellington Terrace and Aurora Terrace
Quantity: 1 drawing(s).
Physical Description: Ink and wash on blue paper, 147 x 206 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856] / Pearse, John, 1808-1882 :Very hasty sketch of J. P.'s acre ... [1852 or 1853?]
- Format
- 1 drawing(s), Works of art, Wash drawings, Ink and wash on blue paper, 147 x 206 mm, Orientation: Vertical image
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