Curio from the Colonial Era
Marian Maguire, Artist
This is one of the
prints
in our collection.
It was made in
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
in 2011.
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Object Detail
Measurements
Image and Support 730 x 570mm
Media
lithograph on paper
Description
Fusing ancient Greece and Colonial New Zealand, Maguire’s work creates a ‘relic’ inspired by this hypothetical shared history: a Grecian vase with traditional carving and a ’painted’ river scene, that is then presented as a museum piece.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Tylee Residency exchange, 2014.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
30 Sep 2014
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Accession Number:
2014/4/1