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Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Old blockhouse at the Whau, Manukau Harbour, Auckland, N.Z. 16.5.[18]71.
- Date
- 1871
- By
- Backhouse, John Philemon, 1845-1908; Hamblett, Irene Beatrix, 1915-1995
- Reference
- E-400-f-010
- Description
Shows blockhouse in distance atop a small hill. In the foreground, in front of small cliffs on the shoreline, is a stretch of water, a canoe, and three figures, possibly spear fishing.
The title includes "Manukau Hrbour". The Whau River arises north of the Manukau Harbour, and flows into the Waitemata Harbour at Avondale. Nevertheless this view could have been taken from Manukau Harbour looking north to a blockhouse built near the source of the Whau, rather than at its mouth on the Waitemata.
Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.P.B. / 16.5.71; Recto - bottom left - [Title]
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook..
Physical Description: Ink and monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm.
- Additional description
E-400-f-011 is on verso.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876]. / Backhouse, John Philemon 1845-1908 :Sketchbook [of New Zealand views. 1871-1876].
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook., Works of art, Wash drawings, Ink and monochrome wash, 261 x 370 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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