Charles Blomfield
The Mountain's Crown, Kauri Bush, Whangaroa
Artwork Detail
Referring to his highly detailed and realistic portrayal of nature, Charles Blomfield explained in an 1883 letter to the editor that it was his duty as an artist not only to paint well, ‘but also to bring into prominence the peculiar beauties of our island home.’ Quoting an American writer he added ‘never before has there been a nobler opportunity afforded the artist to aid in the growth of his native land…’. (Te Moananui a Kiwa, 2005)
- Title
- The Mountain's Crown, Kauri Bush, Whangaroa
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- 1918
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 508 x 762 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of S Vaile & Sons with other Auckland citizens, 1919
- Accession no
- 1919/1
- Other ID
- 0/19 Old Accession Number
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- New Zealand Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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