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C1838
Male & Female New Zealanders Chief of New Zealand.
Very rare early etching of Maori. The pose and clothing of the man are likely to be derived from the central figure of Hongi Hika in James Barry’s [“The Rev Thomas Kendall and the Maori chiefs Hongi Hika and Waikato. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Male & Female New Zealanders Chief of New Zealand.
Date:
C1838
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Etching
Image Size:
125mm
x 88mm
Paper Size:
180mm
x 105mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1838
Description:
Very rare early etching of Maori. The pose and clothing of the man are likely to be derived from the central figure of Hongi Hika in James Barry’s [“The Rev Thomas Kendall and the Maori chiefs Hongi Hika and Waikato. 1820”]. The seated woman has curly hair and is seen in right profile. She is clothed in a loose fabric cloak or robe and her left breast is exposed. reference: https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23101327
References:
Butler, Printed Images in Colonial Australia 1801-1901, p. 69-70
Ferguson, Bibliography of Australia, 2390
Kerr, Dictionary of Australian Artists p.134-135
Collections:
National Gallery Australia: Accession no 2009.1108.36
National Library New Zealand: RefA-442-003
John Black Carmichael (1811 - 1857)
Carmichael was a painter, etcher, art teacher and engraver. Despite being 'deaf and dumb', a distinguishing handicap often mentioned in relation to his work, Carmichael was nevertheless regarded as one of the most competent engravers in Sydney. He is also notable for having been one of the earliest free emigrant artists to pursue a lifelong professional career in New South Wales.
