Wills, Mary, 1859?-1942 :Auckland Harbour. M Wykes / 1884

Date
1884
Reference
A-462-110
Description

A view of Auckland Harbour from a private garden, possibly in Parnell. North Head and Devonport are in clear view, with Rangitoto beyond. A lone steamer can be seen on the water. In the foreground, beyond the private garden's fence, is dense bush with a few houses scattered amongst it

Painted before Mary Wills was married, hence the signature of Wykes, her maiden name

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Auckland Harbour / M Wykes 1884 [in brushpoint]

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour, 141 x 191 mm, adhered to card 235 x 305 mm

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]
Format
1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Watercolour, 141 x 191 mm, adhered to card 235 x 305 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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