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C1887
Scene of the Wairau Massacre.
Artist:
Scarce engraved view of where the Wairau Massacre (Wairau Affray) occurred on 17 June 1843 which was the first serious clash of arms between the Maori and British settlers in New Zealand after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Scene of the Wairau Massacre.
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
200mm
x 145mm
Paper Size:
254mm
x 180mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Scarce engraved view of where the Wairau Massacre (Wairau Affray) occurred on 17 June 1843 which was the first serious clash of arms between the Maori and British settlers in New Zealand after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the only one to take place on the South Island.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 12842.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344
William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)
Painter born in London and studied at the R.A. Schools 1877–9. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society from 1879, showing portraits, genre and illustrations. He worked for Cassell's, who sent him to Australia as one of the main artists for Picturesque Australia, as well as The Graphic and other American magazines.
