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Fox, William, 1812-1893: [Fox Glacier]
- Date
- [1872]
- By
- Fox, William, 1812-1893; Wilkie, John Campbell, 1899-1977
- Reference
- B-198-009
- Description
A view from the lower end of the glacier, painted when Fox was Premier at the time of his visit in 1872. The glacier was originally called the Albert Glacier, but was renamed in Fox's honour. The aspect is looking upwards towards the Southern Alps, but viewed from above. Two figures can be seen at the bottom of the glacier.
A similar watercolour by Fox is held at B-113-018
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on card.
Physical Description: Watercolour and Chinese white on card, 245 x 330 mm (sight)
Provenance: Prior to purchase, part of 14 Fox paintings for auction form the Wilkie family collection
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s) on card, Watercolours, Watercolour and Chinese white on card, 245 x 330 mm (sight), Orientation: Horizontal image
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