Untitled (Lion, lioness, and cubs)
Vivian Smith, Attributed to
This is one of the
drawings
in our collection.
It was made in
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
in Feb 1914.
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Object Detail
This record represents a work in a portfolio and has related works.
Measurements
Support: 357 x 250mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 570 x 366mm
Matt: 685 x 546mm
Frame: 737 x 600 x 25mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 570 x 366mm
Matt: 685 x 546mm
Frame: 737 x 600 x 25mm
Media
pencil on paper mounted on paper
Description
Sketches of a lion, a lioness, a male lion cub and a female lion cub made at Newtown Zoo in Wellington. The lion was known as King Dick, while the lioness was called Mary. The cubs were named George and Maud.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
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Accession Number:
1988/27/444
