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Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
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- Forbes, Josephine Knyvett, 1917-2005
- Reference
- MOORE
- Description
Artworks by John L Moore include watercolours, sketchbooks, drawings and woodcuts relating to birds, flowers and landscapes.
Also includes three works (2 watercolours and one pencil drawing) by Sophia Augusta Moore (nee Lysaght), the mother of John L Moore.
Also includes some of John Lysaght Moore's personal papers, including service in NZMC in WW1; also early books on New Zealand flora
Also includes photographs and cuttings relating to birds and landscapes, the subjects of his artworks.
Quantity: 418 watercolour(s). 98 drawing(s). 69 sketchbook(s). 146 b&w art print(s) plus 1 box (757 art prints, some coloured) total 903 art prints. 2 oil(s). 1 curio(s). 37 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).
Physical Description: Watercolours, prints and sketchbooks,sizes varying
Transfers: John Lysaght Moore's personal papers, including service in NZMC in WW1 are transferred to Manuscripts & Archives - - John L Moore's photographs and cuttings relating to birds and landscapes, the subjects of his artworks, are transferred to Photographic Archive - - JL Moore's etching press was donated to Wai-te-ata Press by Marie Buchler, who owned it - - Two issues of "Art in New Zealand" (nos 1 and 56) added to the holdings of that title in Drawings & Prints..
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 418 watercolour(s), 98 drawing(s), 69 sketchbook(s), 146 b&w art print(s) plus 1 box (757 art prints, some coloured) total 903 art prints, 2 oil(s), 1 curio(s), 37 b&w photo-mechanical print(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Pencil works, Woodcuts, Watercolours, prints and sketchbooks,sizes varying
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Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :Panekiri Bluff from Tiniroto! [ca 1944?]
Date: 1940 - 1949
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-379-020
Description: Shows rolling hills, with Panekiri Bluff in the central distance. Date estimated from the date of other Gisborne area paintings by John L Moore. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 257 x 358 mm.
[Moore, John Lysaght], 1897-1965 :Beech tree, York Bay, Wgtn. [1920-1930s?]
Date: 1920 - 1929
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-380-086
Description: Shows a study of a beech tree. Other Titles - Wellington Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 294 x 230 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :Old rimu, Otoki Stream near Hawera. 1933.
Date: 1933
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
Reference: A-383-010/010-b
Description: Shows a tall tree with hilly terrain in the background. These specimens are numbers 14, 23 and 32 of a print run of 32. Other Titles - Rimu Taranaki Quantity: 3 b&w art print(s) (three prints of same image). Physical Description: Dry point etchings, plate 174 x 71 mm, on sheets 230 x 148 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :Whiteheads, Little Barrier I[sland]. Sept 1948.
Date: 1948
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-380-030
Description: Shows five whiteheads perched on the branches of a tree. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 154 x 205 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :[Sketchbook. 1948].
Date: 1948
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
Reference: E-746
Description: Includes pencil sketches of birds, lobelia anceps Little Barrier Jan 26th 194-?; Karioi 27/4/48; Tangiwai 27/4/48 from train; from Karioi 27/4/48; Ruapehu from Nat Park station 27/4/48 first snow of year; [Central Plateau mountains] from Nat Park 26/4/48; Nat Park 26/4/48 near station looking down spiral; small celmisia Waiouru 16/3/48; rhabdothamnus Little Barrier Jan 1948; Shag Cliff Little Barrier; Waiuremo[?] Station 14/1/48. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Softbound booklet of 38 leaves, each 130 x 205 mm.
[Moore, John Lysaght], 1897-1965 :[Rimu tree, Tongoio near Napier]. 1933.
Date: 1933
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
Reference: A-383-034
Description: Shows a tree standing out above a stand of smaller trees on a hillside. Watercolour added to the same image as at A-383-026/026-c. Other Titles - Mother with love from John, Christmas 1941 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on drypoint etching, plate 92 x 119 mm, on sheet 152 x 196 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :Wellington from Kelburn Park. 1923.
Date: 1923
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-379-049
Description: Shows a view over foreground bush down towards city buildings and ships in Wellington Harbour. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 230 x 292 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :North Island robin, Little Barrier I[sland], Sept 1948.
Date: 1948
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-380-020
Description: Shows a North Island robin on the branch of a tree. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 206 x 153 mm.
Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965 :[Black sketchbook. 1930-1933].
Date: 1930 - 1933
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
Reference: E-756
Description: Includes pencil sketches with colour notes, of Mount Taranaki, house and trees at J P Murphy's farm Taranaki, Patea 3/3/30, sketches from steamer from Pipiriki down to Wanganui leave 6 a.m. arr Wanganui about noon, Pipiriki March 1930, Ruapehu from Ohakune, [waterfalls and rapids], after leaving Waiouru, from Hikitahi. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black-covered softbound notebook of 60 leaves, each 178 x 118 mm.
[Moore, John Lysaght], 1897-1965 :From Tom Shand's front door. [1920-1950s]
Date: 1920 - 1959
From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].
By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965
Reference: A-379-079
Description: Shows a view of Mount Ruapehu. Location confirmed by similar named view at A-379-078. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 253 x 353 mm.