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C1886
A Samoan Princess.
Artist:
In Samoan culture the women were much respected, with every village having its patroness, usually the chief’s daughter, who represented the community at the civil and religious feasts, introduced strangers to the tribe, and diffused general happiness by her cheerful … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A Samoan Princess.
Date:
C1886
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
135mm
x 225mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
In Samoan culture the women were much respected, with every village having its patroness, usually the chief’s daughter, who represented the community at the civil and religious feasts, introduced strangers to the tribe, and diffused general happiness by her cheerful demeanour and radiant beauty.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : : 9829g.
Hughes-d’Aeth, T. Paper Nation : The Story of the Picturesque Atlas of Australia. Melbourne 2001 :.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1654251
National Gallery Australia: LEGACY ID 34588
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1046852
Getty Museum Los Angeles: Object name: 1218593
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74VvDRQZXzWd
State Library Victoria: CCF 919.4 G19
Robert Atkinson (1863 - 1896)
Born Leeds, England; studied there under Richard Waller, in Antwerp under Verlat. Went to New Zealand in 1885 for health reasons and settled in Auckland as a professional artist with a studio in Victoria Arcade. In 1885 he moved to Sydney and exhibited at the Art Society of N.S.W. in 1887 and 1888.
