Untitled (Gathering)
Vivian Smith, Artist
This is one of the
paintings
in our collection.
It was made in New Zealand.
The date it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
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Measurements
Support: 146 x 254mm
Secondary support (backing paper): unable to measure
Mat: 355 x 456mm
Frame: 407 x 510 x 23mm
Secondary support (backing paper): unable to measure
Mat: 355 x 456mm
Frame: 407 x 510 x 23mm
Media
gouache on paper mounted on paper
Description
Painting with green border adorned with gold cross patterning. Central design depicts a meeting between Europeans and pre-colonial Māori, possibly for a mural. The scene is thought to depict Captain James Cook meeting a group of Māori.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith, 1983.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
1988/27/17
