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Seen from Elsewhere
Seen from Elsewhere

Free entry

Seen from Elsewhere

Free entry

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Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003
Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003

$5 - $7

Nine Lives: The Chartwell Exhibition 2003

$5 - $7

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Window Work: Pump by Gary Freemantle
Window Work: Pump by Gary Freemantle

Free entry

Window Work: Pump by Gary Freemantle

Free entry

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The Lamp in My Studio
The Lamp in My Studio

Free entry

The Lamp in My Studio

Free entry

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Greer Twiss: Theatre Workshop
Greer Twiss: Theatre Workshop

Free entry

Greer Twiss: Theatre Workshop

Free entry

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John Reynolds: The Violet Hour
John Reynolds: The Violet Hour

John Reynolds: The Violet Hour

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History Sees Division
History Sees Division

History Sees Division

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Local Revolutionaries: Art & Change 1965–1986
Local Revolutionaries: Art & Change 1965–1986

Free entry

Local Revolutionaries: Art & Change 1965–1986

Free entry

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Civilisation, Photography, Now
Civilisation, Photography, Now

Civilisation, Photography, Now

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The Social Life of Things
The Social Life of Things

Free entry

The Social Life of Things

Free entry

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The Walters Prize 2016
The Walters Prize 2016

Free entry

The Walters Prize 2016

Free entry

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Te Moananui a Kiwa
Te Moananui a Kiwa

Free entry

Te Moananui a Kiwa

Free entry

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico

Adults $24.50, Concessions $19.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico

Adults $24.50, Concessions $19.50, Members and children 12 & under FREE

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Fragile Beauty: Historic Japanese Graphic Art
Fragile Beauty: Historic Japanese Graphic Art

Free entry

Fragile Beauty: Historic Japanese Graphic Art

Free entry

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Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner
Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – Theo Schoon: Damian Skinner

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

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Artist talk: Greer Twiss
Artist talk: Greer Twiss

1pm

Free

Join us for a talk by artist Greer Twiss on his 1986 sculpture installation work No Sun, No Rain, No Radiation that currently features in the exhibition History Seeds Division.

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Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll
Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll

1.15–3.25pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll

1.15–3.25pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

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Jamie Hanton on Nathan Pohio
Jamie Hanton on Nathan Pohio

2pm

Free

Director of the Physics Room, Christchurch, Jamie Hanton discusses Nathan Pohio’s work Raise the anchor, unfurl the sails, set course to the centre of an ever setting sun? which is a finalist in the 2016 Walters Prize.

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Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees
Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees

11.45–12.45am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

Writers Festival 2019 – The Joy of Swimming: Annette Lees

11.45–12.45am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25 Book now

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SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell
SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – The Meaning of Trees: Robert Vennell

10.15–11.15am

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

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SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler
SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler

11.45am–12.45pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

Auckland Writers Festival 2019 presents their Weekend Gallery Series including a diverse range of speakers hosting events across Sat 18–Sun 19 May. 

SOLD OUT Writers Festival 2019 – Finding Frances: Mary Kisler

11.45am–12.45pm

Earlybird $20, General admission $25

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Simon Devitt photography workshop
Simon Devitt photography workshop

11am–3.30pm

$150 for Members, $210 for Non Members (includes one-year Gallery Membership) Book now

Please note: This event was scheduled for Sun 13 Sep, but was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. It has been rescheduled for Sun 22 Nov. Attendees have been contacted directly.

We thank you for your understanding of these changes, which are made for the wellbeing of our visitors, staff and volunteers.

Photographer, lecturer and award-winning publisher Simon Devitt is back with his half-day workshop in which you will discover new perspectives and work on further developing your own visual language through photography. Walk away with fresh ideas on how to use photography as a storytelling medium.

 

Simon Devitt photography workshop

11am–3.30pm

$150 for Members, $210 for Non Members (includes one-year Gallery Membership) Book now

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Writers on Film: Hone Tuwhare
Writers on Film: Hone Tuwhare

11.45am

$12.50 – $25 Book now

A glimpse into the life, art and inimitable style of the late NZ poet Hone Tuwhare. In 1996 Tuwhare allowed Gaylene Preston to film him at home, travelling the country reading to students, polishing a poem, drinking, and sharing his views on pretty much everything – Karl Marx’s love life, for example.

Writers on Film: Hone Tuwhare

11.45am

$12.50 – $25 Book now

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In conversation: Nathan Pohio with Jon Bywater
In conversation: Nathan Pohio with Jon Bywater

12pm

Free

Join Walters Prize 2016 finalist Nathan Pohio in conversation with Jon Bywater, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland.

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New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul
New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul

3–4pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Sun 11 Jul

3–4pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Music of the Month
Music of the Month

2–3pm

FREE Book now

Music of the Month

2–3pm

FREE Book now

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New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr
New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

In this wayfinding tour, you will be introduced to the Gallery’s layout, iconic artworks and the key sites in our award-winning building, including the Members lounge.

New Members Tour: Sun 18 Apr

2–3pm

Free for Members (RSVP required)

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Hīkoi toiora | Sat 18 & Sun 19
Hīkoi toiora | Sat 18 & Sun 19

2pm

$25/$22.50 (Members) Under 12s free with accompanying adult Buy tickets

Hīkoi toiora | Sat 18 & Sun 19

2pm

$25/$22.50 (Members) Under 12s free with accompanying adult Buy tickets

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Hīkoi to Britomart
Hīkoi to Britomart

Sat & Sun, 2pm | 2pm everyday during school holidays

$25 or $22.50 (special Members price) plus service fees | Under 12s free with accompanying adult Buy tickets

Grab your walking shoes and join one of our kaiārahi/tour guides to explore significant Māori public artworks in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Hīkoi to Britomart

Sat & Sun, 2pm | 2pm everyday during school holidays

$25 or $22.50 (special Members price) plus service fees | Under 12s free with accompanying adult Buy tickets

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Music in the Mackelvie: Free Lunchtime Concerts
Music in the Mackelvie: Free Lunchtime Concerts

12pm or 2pm daily

FREE

Music in the Mackelvie: Free Lunchtime Concerts

12pm or 2pm daily

FREE

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Whānau drop-ins – New activities each weekend!
Whānau drop-ins – New activities each weekend!

Sat & Sun 11am–3pm, public holidays and every day during school holidays

FREE

Whānau drop-ins are free, family-focused workshops held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am–3pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Whānau drop-ins – New activities each weekend!

Sat & Sun 11am–3pm, public holidays and every day during school holidays

FREE

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Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (II)
Lecture series: Masters of Light, 1700s to Now (II)

10.30am–12.30pm

From $40 Book now

Lecture Series Masters of Light – Day 2

Sun 28 May | 10.30am–12.30pm

This lecture series explores how light takes centre-stage in critically acclaimed paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and installations by ground-breaking artists through the centuries.

Day 1 focuses on historical European art, and Day 2 on modern and contemporary art, incorporating an Indigenous lens. Presented by four passionate art and design scholars, this series accompanying our current Light from Tate: 1700s to Now exhibition is not to be missed.

Like to attend? Come to both or pick your favourite day. Scroll down for more info on tickets or click here for a programme overview of Day 1.

Image credit: Wassily Kandinsky Swinging

 

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Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend

Sat 5 Dec 11am—9pm, Sun 6 Dec 10am—5pm

FREE

Gather friends and whānau to celebrate with us at the opening of the largest exhibition in the Gallery's 132-year history. 

Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art | Opening Weekend

Sat 5 Dec 11am—9pm, Sun 6 Dec 10am—5pm

FREE

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Italian Language Weekend: Alfa Romeo classic car display
Italian Language Weekend: Alfa Romeo classic car display

10am – 4pm

Free

Enjoy a selection of late model designs care of Alfa Romeo Owners Club of New Zealand and Winger Alfa Romeo

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Curious Costumes – Kids Tour Weekend 1
Curious Costumes – Kids Tour Weekend 1

11am & 2pm

$10

Curious Costumes – Kids Tour Weekend 1

11am & 2pm

$10

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Late Night Art
Late Night Art

5–9pm

Free

Indulge in streetARTdego, a creative-food-meets-artist-extravaganza in and around the Gallery that pairs top food vendors with renowned artists. Enjoy a live performance from Pacific Heights, after-hours entry to the Walters Prize exhibition, food by Judge Bao and drinks from the ArtDego Pop-Up Bar.

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July School Holiday Programmes
July School Holiday Programmes

9am–3pm

$80 (+booking fees) per child, per day | $350 (+booking fees) per child, 5 days Book now

This July school holidays, the Gallery is proud to bring you a hands-on School Holiday Programme. 

July School Holiday Programmes

9am–3pm

$80 (+booking fees) per child, per day | $350 (+booking fees) per child, 5 days Book now

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July School Holiday Programme
July School Holiday Programme

9am-3pm

From $80 (+ booking fee) Book now

July School Holiday Programme

9am-3pm

From $80 (+ booking fee) Book now

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Post Fossil Fashion Practices
Post Fossil Fashion Practices

Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

FREE

Post Fossil Fashion Practices

Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm

FREE

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Italian classical music: Luca Manghi and David Kelly
Italian classical music: Luca Manghi and David Kelly

2pm & 3pm

Exhibition entry fee applies

On the opening weekend of The Corsini Collection, enjoy a selection music from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries with Luca Manghi on flute and David Kelly on harpsicord. 

Italian classical music: Luca Manghi and David Kelly

2pm & 3pm

Exhibition entry fee applies

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Alfa Romeo classic car display
Alfa Romeo classic car display

10am – 4pm

Free

On the opening weekend of The Corsini Collection, enjoy a selection of late model designs care of Alfa Romeo Owners Club of New Zealand and Winger Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo classic car display

10am – 4pm

Free

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AUT Symposium: Art and Performance
AUT Symposium: Art and Performance

10am–5pm

This one-day symposium, accompanied by performance events, addresses the nature of performance and performativity especially for Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Lecture series Colin McCahon: Linda Tyler
Lecture series Colin McCahon: Linda Tyler

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

Lecture series Colin McCahon: Linda Tyler

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

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Lecture series Colin McCahon: Peter Simpson
Lecture series Colin McCahon: Peter Simpson

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

Lecture series Colin McCahon: Peter Simpson

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

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SOLD OUT| A Day at Gibbs Farm with Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki POSTPONED TO OCTOBER
SOLD OUT| A Day at Gibbs Farm with Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki POSTPONED T...

Sun 30 October 2022, 10am–2pm

Adult: $95.00 Auckland Art Gallery Member: $85.00 Child (5 -13 yrs): $53.00 Children under 5: free Return Bus Ticket: (North Shore and Central departures) $20.00 On-site parking: per vehicle $20.00 NB: Ticketing fees will be applied by Eventfinda.

SOLD OUT| A Day at Gibbs Farm with Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki POSTPONED T...

Sun 30 October 2022, 10am–2pm

Adult: $95.00 Auckland Art Gallery Member: $85.00 Child (5 -13 yrs): $53.00 Children under 5: free Return Bus Ticket: (North Shore and Central departures) $20.00 On-site parking: per vehicle $20.00 NB: Ticketing fees will be applied by Eventfinda.

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Lecture series Colin McCahon: Ron Brownson
Lecture series Colin McCahon: Ron Brownson

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

Lecture series Colin McCahon: Ron Brownson

10.30am–12.30pm

$37 for Members and $47 for non-Members. Book now

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Summer School Holiday Programmes 2023
Summer School Holiday Programmes 2023

9am–3pm

$80 (+booking fees) per child, per day | $350 (+booking fees) per child, 5 days Book now

Embrace the colours and textures of Mexico in this summer school holiday programme - create ceramics, textiles and portraits bursting with colour and fun!

Summer School Holiday Programmes 2023

9am–3pm

$80 (+booking fees) per child, per day | $350 (+booking fees) per child, 5 days Book now

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Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart
Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart

12—1.30pm, 1—2.30pm & 2—3.30pm

FREE - registration required Book now

Toi Tū Toi Ora Opening Weekend: Hīkoi to Britomart

12—1.30pm, 1—2.30pm & 2—3.30pm

FREE - registration required Book now

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Project Another Country: Art-making workshops
Project Another Country: Art-making workshops

11am – 4pm

Take part in a community-based project during the school holidays led by internationally acclaimed artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan! 

Project Another Country: Art-making workshops

11am – 4pm

Artworks

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Not on display

Fishes
Fishes

Kenneth Hall

Production date
Unknown
Medium
watercolour
Size (h x w)
254 x 354 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Lucy Carrington Wertheim, 1948
Accession no
1948/7/90
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Toledo
Toledo

Jack Smith

Production date
1954
Medium
charcoal on white paper
Size (h x w)
400 x 552 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1957
Accession no
1957/16/1
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Not on display

Cave Drawing
Cave Drawing

Rex Fairburn

Production date
circa 1948
Medium
oil on linen
Size (h x w)
305 x 914 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1949
Accession no
1949/7/2
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Not on display

Tauranga for winter sunshine
Tauranga for winter sunshine

Unknown artist

Production date
circa 1933
Medium
chromolithograph
Size (h x w)
890 x 570 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1989
Accession no
1989/4
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Not on display

Sunrise Over Misty Meadows
Sunrise Over Misty Meadows

Molly Canaday

Production date
Unknown
Medium
oil on canvas
Size (h x w)
635 x 711 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr Frank H Canaday, 1973
Accession no
1973/12
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Not on display

Sunshine Brand (trade label for apples)
Sunshine Brand (trade label for apples)

Arthur Bonner

Production date
Unknown
Medium
chromolithograph
Size (h x w)
218 x 357 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist's daughter, Mrs P Wilson, 1976
Accession no
1976/47/2
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Joshua laying waste to the walls of Jericho
Joshua laying waste to the walls of Jericho

Hieronymus Wierix Pieter van der Borcht

Production date
1583
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
114 x 73 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M1885/86/18
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Not on display

Masina le sogi (Moon scent)
Masina le sogi (Moon scent)

Fatu Feu'u

Production date
1997
Medium
oil and oil stick on canvas
Size (h x w)
1460 x 1710 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1997
Accession no
1997/29
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Not on display

Cover Illustration to Au pied du Sinaï
Cover Illustration to Au pied du Sinaï

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Production date
1898
Medium
colour lithograph
Size (h x w)
383 x 543 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1960
Accession no
1960/15/2
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Not on display

Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth Revelation 8:13 (Man spraying weedkiller)
Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth Revelation 8:13 (Man spraying weed...

Peter Bromhead

Production date
1976
Medium
ink on paper
Size (h x w)
209 x 183 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1976
Accession no
1976/54/1
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Not on display

Creation
Creation

Irving Amen

Production date
1975
Medium
woodcut (colour)
Size (h x w)
585 x 480 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist, 1979
Accession no
1979/46
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Not on display

The Mother
The Mother

Claughton Pellew

Production date
1937
Medium
wood engraving
Size (h x w)
365 x 351 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Rex Nan Kivell, 1953
Accession no
1953/2/300
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Not on display

The great South Sea Caterpillar, transform’d into a Bath Butterfly
The great South Sea Caterpillar, transform’d into a Bath Butterfly

James Gillray

Production date
1795
Medium
hand-coloured etching
Size (h x w)
343 x 241 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1963
Accession no
1963/14/2
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Not on display

Temptation in the Wilderness
Temptation in the Wilderness

Hieronymus Wierix Pieter van der Borcht

Production date
1583
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
114 x 73 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M1885/86/39
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On display

Icarus
Icarus

Hendrik Goltzius Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem

On display

Production date
1588
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
306 x 308 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1978
Accession no
1978/16/2
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Not on display

Muratti's High Class Cigarettes (poster)
Muratti's High Class Cigarettes (poster)

Arthur Bonner

Production date
Unknown
Medium
chromolithograph
Size (h x w)
595 x 430 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist's daughter, Mrs P Wilson, 1976
Accession no
1976/47/6
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Not on display

Dies (Daytime)
Dies (Daytime)

Matthaus Merian the Elder

Production date
1624
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
175 x 277 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1981
Accession no
1981/50/95/1
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Not on display

Patientiae Triumphus (The Triumph of Patience)
Patientiae Triumphus (The Triumph of Patience)

Dirk Coornhaert Martin van Heemskerck

Production date
1559
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
182 x 259 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1981
Accession no
1981/50/38
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Not on display

Job and His Family Restored to Prosperity
Job and His Family Restored to Prosperity

William Blake

Production date
1825
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
214 x 163 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1980
Accession no
1980/10/21
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Ezra and the law
Ezra and the law

Abraham de Bruyn Pieter van der Borcht

Production date
1583
Medium
engraving
Size (h x w)
114 x 73 mm
Credit line
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Accession no
M1885/86/26
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