Pōmare II, known as Whiria, later Whētoi Pōmare II

Artwork

1896

Artwork information

Pōmare was a Rangatira (tribal leader) of Te Uri Karaka, Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Rongo and Ngāti Hineira. As a child he was known as Whetoi; he is known by his descendants today as Pōmare II, his adult name.

(Arapeta Wikito Pomare Hamilton, 2015)

Artist: Gottfried Lindauer
Title: Pōmare II, known as Whiria, later Whētoi Pōmare II
Production date: 1896
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 670 x 555 mm
Credit line: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr H E Partridge, 1915
Accession No: 1915/2/27
Copyright: Copying restrictions apply
Department: New Zealand Art
Display status: Not on display