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Title: The artist and the historian; The romantic landscape
In: Journal of the New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies, Sep 1985;
2(3);13-15
Abstract: Summarises the life and work of Haast the explorer and geologist,
and Gully the artist and draughtsman, and their contribution to NZ science and
art.
Title: Artists of the Hobson album, 1 : Edward Ashworth, 1814-1896
Author: Paul, Janet.
In: Turnbull Library Record, May 1985; 18(1):22-32
Abstract: Describes an album presented to Mrs Eliza Hobson in 1843 when she
and her husband left Auckland after the death of Governor Hobson. Describes
the arrival in NZ in 1842 of Ashworth, one of the artists responsible for this
album, his employment as a tutor to Mrs Hobson's children, and purchase of land
and construction of a house. Includes a description of a trip up the Waikato
and to Whangārei, before his return to England via Australia and Hong Kong
in 1846.
Title: Bridging the wild: prospect and refuge in an 18th century New Zealand landscape painting.
Author: Simmons, Laurence.
In: Landfall, Spring 2002; 204: 95-108
Abstract: Presents an analysis of the painting "View in Pickersgill Harbour, Dusky Bay, New Zealand" 1773 by William Hodges, who was a painter aboard the "Resolution" on Cook's second voyage to New Zealand.
Title: Great expectations : the Promised Land at the Suter
Author: Trevelyan, Jill.
In: Art New Zealand, Spr 2000; 96:99-101,110
Abstract: Discusses the first instalment of the Suter Art Gallery exhibition
'The promised land. Art in Nelson from Tasman to today', curated by William
McAloon, which deals with art in Nelson up until 1950. Refers to works from
early Colonial painters such as William Fox and Charles Heaphy, and considers
the regions emergence as a centre for the arts where noted painters Toss Woollaston
and Colin McCahon developed their styles.
Title: In pursuit of sublime landscape : round the sounds in the Hāwea
Author: King, Julie.
In: Art New Zealand, Win 1988; 47:99-103
Abstract: Looks at the 1876 excursion by landscape watercolour artists to Preservation
and Chalky Inlets, and Dusky Sound. Describes the response to the romantic portrayal
of the primal grandeur of the region. Mentions James Cook. Features the work
of John Gully and W. M. Hodgkins.
Title: Isaac Coates : artist
Author: Smith, Dawn.
In: Nelson Historical Society Journal, 2000; 6(3):40-45
Abstract: Profiles the British-born artist and discusses the mystery surrounding
his NZ portrait paintings, five of which are held in the Bett Collection, Nelson
Provincial Museum. The most complete set of 19 is held at the Alexander Turnbull
Library.
Title: John Guise Mitford : a topographical painter of the 1840s
Author: Blackley, Roger.
In: Art New Zealand, 1983; 27:46-51
Abstract: Investigates the contribution of the Dublin-born customs official
to NZ topographical landscapes in watercolour.
Title: Lance-Sargeant John Williams : military topographer of the Northern
War
Author: Blackley, Roger.
In: Art New Zealand, Spr 1984; 32:50-53
Abstract: Discusses the cooperation and diversification of the topographic drawings
and paintings produced by John Williams and his superior officer, Major Cyprian
Bridge, during the war in the north with Hōne Heke in the 1840's.
Title: The New Zealand Paintings of William Strutt
Author: Curnow, Heather.
In: Art New Zealand, 1979; 13:46-51
Abstract: Studies the paintings by the English professional artist produced
during his stay in NZ, Mar 1855-Jul 1856, and during his subsequent stay in
Melbourne.
Title: Painting Ōtira : Petrus Van der Velden and the colonial context
Author: King, Julie
In: Art New Zealand, Win 1994; 71:89-92
Abstract: Chronicles the popularity of Ōtira as a subject in late nineteenth
century landscape art, focusing particularly on the paintings of Van der Velden.
Title: The portraits of Joseph Merrett
Author: Blackley, Roger.
In: Art New Zealand, Spr 1990; 56:82-85,111
Abstract: Examines work of Auckland's earliest professional artist.
Title: Twelve watercolours of glaciers in the province of Canterbury
Author: Paul, Janet.
In: Art New Zealand, 1977/1978; 8:56-59
Abstract: Reports on the collaboration between Julius von Haast and the painter
in the 1860s, resulting in 12 finished watercolours.
Title: The wandering artist : Augustus Earle in New Zealand
Author: Blackley, Roger.
In: Art New Zealand, Aut 1995; 74:83-86
Abstract: Chronicles the artist's southern hemisphere travels through his drawings
and paintings, particularly those executed during his travels in NZ as shown
in 'The Wandering Artist, Augustus Earle's travels around the world, 1820-1829',
National Library, Wellington and Auckland City Art Gallery.
Title: William Bambridge (1819-1879) : schoolmaster, missionary, Royal photographer,
artist
Author: Etherington, Ruth.
In: Auckland-Waikato Historical Journal, Sep 1982; 41:5-9
Abstract: Examines the connection between the home in England known as 'The
Waimate' and the Waimate Mission settlement. Notes that the former was named
by William Samuel Bambridge who was born while his father was school master
at Waimate North. Describes the temperament and career of Bambridge, the family's
return to England and Bambridge's success as a Royal photographer.
Title: William Matthew Hodgkins, 1833-1898
Author: Paul, Janet.
In: Turnbull Library Record. May 1978; 11(1):7-17
Abstract: Announces the donation of 230 watercolours painted by the father of
Frances Hodgkins. Describes his role in the Ōtago art world and the influences
on his work. Comments on the need for a reappraisal of his work, based on these
paintings.
Timeframes
http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Timeframes is a searchable database of National Library of New Zealand heritage
and history images selected from collections held by the Alexander Turnbull
library. It includes many visual images of 19th century New Zealand artworks.
National Library of Australia
http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/earle/
An exhibition of the works of Augustus Earle. Includes biographical and contextual
information.
Picture Australia
http://www.pictureaustralia.org/
Contains paintings of 19th century New Zealand scenes and people.
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/colonial/
Looks at the Australian colonial art experience. Useful for contrasting and
comparing to New Zealand 19th Century artists depiction of landscape.
Title: Colonial constructs : European images of Māori, 1840-1914
Author: Bell, Leonard.
Publisher: Auckland [N.Z.] : Auckland University Press, 1992.
Title: Encounter with Eden: New Zealand 1770-1870 : paintings & drawings
from the Rex Nan Kivell Collection, National Library of Australia
Author: Minson, Marion.
Publisher: [Wellington, N.Z.] : National Library of New Zealand, 1990.
Title: European vision and the South Pacific
Author: Smith, Bernard.
Publisher: South Melbourne : Oxford University Press, 1989.
Title: Frames on the land : early landscape painting in New Zealand
Author: Pound, Francis.
Publisher: Auckland [N.Z.] : Collins, 1983.
Title: Images of early New Zealand
Author: Keith, Hamish. (Comp.)
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Bateman, 1983.
Title: New Zealand's romantic landscape : paintings by John Gully
Author: Gully, John Sydney.
Publisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Millwood, 1984.
Title: Pacific parallels : artists and the landscape in New Zealand
Author: Eldredge, Charles C.
Publisher: [Washington, D.C.?] : San Diego Museum of Art, 1991
Title: Pictures of Southern New Zealand
Author: Collins, Roger.
Publisher: Dunedin N.Z. : John McIndoe, 1979.
Title: The promised land : art in Nelson from Tasman to today
Author: McAloon, William.
Publisher: Nelson, N.Z. : The Suter, 2000.
Title: Sketches from early New Zealand : some nineteenth century engravings
Author: Barber, Laurie.
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : David Bateman, 1985.
Title: Stray leaves: colonial trompe l'oeil drawings.
Author: Blackley, Roger.
Publisher: Wellington, New Zealand: Adam Art Gallery and Victoria University Press, 2001.
Abstract: Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Adam Art Gallery, Victoria University, 27 February - 29 April 2001.
Title: Two centuries of New Zealand landscape art
Author: Blackley, Roger.
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : Auckland City Art Gallery, c1990.
Title: Two hundred years of New Zealand painting : with additions by Michael
Dunn covering 1970-1990
Author: Docking, Gil and Dunn, Michael.
Publisher: Auckland N.Z. : David Bateman, 1990.
Title: Visions of New Zealand : artists in a new land
Author: Brown, Gordon H.
Publisher: Auckland, N.Z. : David Bateman, 1988.
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