Ratanui
Peter Peryer, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in
Whanganui Region, New Zealand
in 2002.
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Object Detail
About the Work
"A
Large
northern
rata
in
a
87
hectare
stand
of
rata,
tawa,
pukatea
and
rimu
virgin
bush.
Given
the
name
of
"Ratanui"
by
Bushy
Park
Management
Committee
in
1987.
Photographed
by
John
Johns
and
made
famous
on
the
dust
cover
of
'Great
Trees
of
New
Zealand'
by
S.W.
Burstall
&
E.V.
Sale,
1984."
- http://register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/371
- http://register.notabletrees.org.nz/tree/view/371
Measurements
Image: 350 x 264mm
Matt: 715 x 575mm
Frame: 730 x 585 x 25
Matt: 715 x 575mm
Frame: 730 x 585 x 25
Media
black and white photograph
Description
Black and white image of a large and gnarled tree trunk with exposed roots surrounded by native New Zealand bush. This tree is called Ratanui and is located at Bushy Park near Kai Iwi on the outskirts of Whanganui.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 2002
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
11 Jul 2002
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Accession Number:
2002/14/2