C1887

Photographs in the “King Country” of New Zealand.

Artist:

Wal Paget

Nine scenes in one engraving showing: 1. “Shooting” a native; an anxious moment [a European photographer photographs apprehensive Maori] 2. Terrified they take to their heels [photographed subjects take fright] 3. Reciprocity [a Maori girl looks back through the lens … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Photographs in the “King Country” of New Zealand.

Date:

C1887

Artist:

Wal Paget

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

235mm 
x 315mm
AUTHENTICITY
Photographs in the "King Country" of New Zealand. - Antique Print from 1887

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

Nine scenes in one engraving showing:

1. “Shooting” a native; an anxious moment [a European photographer photographs apprehensive Maori]

2. Terrified they take to their heels [photographed subjects take fright]

3. Reciprocity [a Maori girl looks back through the lens at the photographer]

4. Our mode of progression over rocks and shallows [A waka is steered through rocks by punters on board and guides in the water]

5. Taitua our helmsman in full dress [Maori man wears European hat and jacket and grass skirt]

6. The largest whare in the settlement [A Maori indicates a small hut to two European travellers]

7. Tangarakau, a hundred miles up the Wanganui River [Scenic view of the river in a narrow area]

8. Mouton [Moutoa] Island, the scene of battle between friendly and hostile natives

9. Ngatai, chief of the Ngatiawa Tribe, our host at Taumarunui [Head and shoulders frontal portrait of a bearded Maori]

From The original edition of The Illustrated London News.

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