Untitled (Lioness and cub)
Vivian Smith, Attributed to
This is one of the
drawings
in our collection.
It was made in
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
in Feb 1913-Jun 1914.
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Object Detail
This record represents a work in a portfolio and has related works.
Measurements
Support: 250 x 179mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 370 x 571mm
Secondary support (backing paper): 370 x 571mm
Media
pencil on paper mounted on paper
Description
Sketches of a lioness made at Newtown Zoo in Wellington. A study of a cub is located at the bottom of the page. The lioness was known as Mary, while the cubs were named George and Maud. It is unclear whether the cub depicted is male or female.
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:
1988/27/387
