Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897 :[Maori figures and rock-walled path], New Zealand. 1878

Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897 :[Maori figures and rock-walled path], New Zealand. 1878
Date
1878
By
Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897
Reference
G-009
Description

Shows a view of two Maori greeting each other in a landscape setting that features a pathway between two walls of rock, spanned by a bridge. One of the Maori stands on the bridge, waving down to greet the other, who walks along the path below, and who waves back up to him. The bridge appears flat and solid and has railings supported by forked branches. Native trees and bush also feature in the scene

Adhered to the back of the frame is a typewritten label, identifying the place depicted; although the words 'New Zealand' are legible, the actual location is not. Possibly shows a scene near Te Wairoa (the 'buried village'), near the site of the Pink and White Terraces

Related works: G-010 was painted as a pair along with this painting; it is fair to suggest that it was also painted in the proximity of its companion, which was painted at Rotomahana

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - C D B / 78 [in red brushpoint]; Verso - centre - Prepared by / Brodie & Middleton / 79 Long Acre, London [stamped on back of canvas]

Quantity: 1 oil(s).

Physical Description: Oil paint on canvas, 360 x 207 mm

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
Format
1 oil(s), Works of art, Oil paintings, Oil paint on canvas, 360 x 207 mm, Orientation: Vertical image
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