Artist especially well-known for her depictions of birds. She was born in Auckland, educated at the Diocesan High School for Girls, and Elam School of Art. She began book illustration in the late 1960s (for Collins and later for David Bateman), and held numerous art exhibitions from 1970 onwards. (See further biographical notes in Drawings & Prints artists' file)
Power, Elaine, 1931-
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[Ephemera and posters promoting the publication of books and new book titles. 1982]
Date: 1982
Reference: Eph-D-BOOK-1982
Description: Includes: "Blake's odyssey; round the world race with Ceramco New Zealand", by Peter Blake and Alan Sefton. Publication 30 August 1982, Hodder & Stoughton. "First across the roof of the world", by Graeme Dingle & Peter Hillary. Hodder & Stoughton, November 1982 Books to cherish for their beauty and to treasure for their knowledge. "The herb garden displayed", by Gilian Painter & Elaine Power; "A garden of old fashioned & unusual herbs", by Gilian Painter & Elaine Power. Hodder & Stoughton [1982] New Zealand Literary Fund. Kids books. Silence. Returns [1982] (On verso is list of recently published children's books) (2 copies) "New Zealand's birds"' photographs by Geoff Moon; text by Ronald Lockley. Heinemann, October 1982 [Shows photograph of morepork] (2 copies) "Race day"; the book. Collins [photographs by Glenn Jowitt ; introduction by Vincent O'Sullivan. 1982] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 13.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 840 x 595 mm.
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Power, Elaine :[New Zealand dotterels. Auckland, Miranda Naturalists' Trusts, 1975]
Date: 1975
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-; Miranda Naturalists Trust
Reference: C-079-035-a
Description: Shows the New Zealand or red-breasted dotterel Limited edition of 200 copies Same as C-079-035 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 342 x 458 mm on sheet 417 x 535 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :Kakapo (The endangered birds of New Zealand ; a portfolio). Auckl...
Date: 1978
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: C-079-065
Description: A male kakapo (ground parrot) emerging from a tussock grass tunnel with a celmisia daisy on the ground in front of it. The Southern Alps are in the background Issued with a booklet by R B Sibson. Artist's proof copy Edition limited to 500 copies. 300 sets containing 7 reproductions sold at $190. An additional 200 sets containing two additional reproductions by Raymond Ching of the exinct huia sold at $275 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 592 x 420 mm
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Power, Elaine :[Thoroughbred mares and foals] [Auckland, H D Sutherland, 1976?]
Date: 1975
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-; H D Sutherland Ltd
Reference: C-083-037-a
Description: A view of mares and foals Limited edition of 200 copies Same as C-083-037 Painted in 1975 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 430 x 565 mm on sheet 520 x 635 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :Black stilts (The endangered birds of New Zealand ; a portfolio)....
Date: 1978
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: C-079-064
Description: A pair of black stilts in a swampy environment, with the Southern Alps in the background. Issued with a booklet by R B Sibson. Artist's proof copy Edition limited to 500 copies. 300 sets containing 7 reproductions sold at $190. An additional 200 sets containing two additional reproductions by Raymond Ching of the exinct huia sold at $275 Other Titles - Black stilt Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 592 x 420 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Sea and shore birds of New Zealand. Original artwork. 1990].
Date: 1990
From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: A-374-079/118
Description: Includes watercolour and pencil drawings of New Zealand birds, prepared for publication in a book published by Bateman in 1990. All illustrations are present except for a pencil drawing of heron chicks, which appeared on page 28 of the publication. Arrangement: Drawings are arranged according to the final page numbers in the published book. Quantity: 21 watercolour(s). 21 drawing(s). Provenance: Donated by Elaine Power, Auckland, in 2005.
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 198...
Date: 1987 - 1991
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: A-374
Description: Includes watercolour and pencil drawings of New Zealand birds, prepared for publication in the following books, published by Bateman: Countryside and garden birds of New Zealand (1987) Bush and high country birds of New Zealand (1988) Sea and shore birds of New Zealand (1990) Lake, river and wetland birds of New Zealand (1991) Arrangement: Arranged in groups according to the publication for which they were intended (publication arranged chronologically from 1987-1991). Within each book group, drawings are arranged according to the final page numbers. Quantity: 78 watercolour(s). 81 drawing(s).
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bush and high country birds of New Zealand. Original artwork. 19...
Date: 1988
From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: A-374-040/078
Description: Includes watercolour and pencil drawings of New Zealand birds, prepared for publication in a book published by Bateman in 1988. Arrangement: Drawings are arranged according to the final page numbers in the published book. Quantity: 20 watercolour(s). 19 drawing(s). Provenance: Donated by Elaine Power, Auckland, in 2005.
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Power, Elaine :[New Zealand dotterels. Auckland, Miranda Naturalists' Trusts, 1975]
Date: 1975
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-; Miranda Naturalists Trust
Reference: C-079-035
Description: Shows the New Zealand or red-breasted dotterel Limited edition of 200 copies Same as C-079-035-a Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 342 x 458 mm on sheet 417 x 535 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Countryside and garden birds of New Zealand. Original artwork. 1...
Date: 1987
From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: A-374-001/039
Description: Includes watercolour and pencil drawings of New Zealand birds, prepared for publication in a book published by Bateman in 1987. All illustrations are present except for a watercolour of magpies, which appeared on page 47 of the publication. Arrangement: Drawings are arranged according to the final page numbers in the published book. Quantity: 18 watercolour(s). 21 drawing(s). Provenance: Donated by Elaine Power, Auckland, in 2005.
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Power, Elaine :[Thoroughbred mares and foals] [Auckland, H D Sutherland, 1976?]
Date: 1975
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-; H D Sutherland Ltd
Reference: C-083-037
Description: Views of mares and foals Limited edition of 200 copies Same as C-083-037-a Painted in 1975 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 430 x 565 mm on sheet 520 x 635 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :Pio pio (The endangered birds of New Zealand ; a portfolio). Auck...
Date: 1978
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: C-079-063
Description: A male piopio shown on a moss-covered tree branch from a South Island rainforest Issued with a booklet by R B Sibson. Artist's proof copy Edition limited to 500 copies. 300 sets containing 7 reproductions sold at $190. An additional 200 sets containing two additional reproductions by Raymond Ching of the exinct huia sold at $275 Other Titles - Piopio Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 592 x 420 mm
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Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Lake, river and wetland birds of New Zealand. Original artwork. ...
Date: 1991
From: Power, Elaine, 1931- :[Bird studies prepared for four "Birds of New Zealand" books. 1987-1991.]
By: Power, Elaine, 1931-
Reference: A-374-119/159
Description: Includes watercolour and pencil drawings of New Zealand birds, prepared for publication in a book published by Bateman in 1991. The book for which these works were made was printed in Hong Kong, and some sheets show Chinese characters added by the printed, in lower right corner. Arrangement: Drawings are arranged according to the final page numbers in the published book. Quantity: 20 watercolour(s). 21 drawing(s). Provenance: Donated by Elaine Power, Auckland, in 2005.