Untitled (Lion and lioness)
Vivian Smith, Attributed to
This is one of the
drawings
in our collection.
It was made in
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
in 1913-1917?.
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Object Detail
This record represents a work in a portfolio and has related works.
Measurements
Support: 356 x 250mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 569 x 366mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 569 x 366mm
Media
pencil on paper mounted on paper
Description
Studies of a lion and a lioness made at Newtown Zoo in Wellington. Known as King Dick, the lion was a resident at the zoo between 1906 and 1920. The lioness was known as Mary.
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:
1988/27/422
