A Pioneering Spirit

Sat 28 Feb 2015 — Sun 16 Aug 2015

A Pioneering Spirit — Josiah Martin
Diggers Scraping Kauri Gum 19th century
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Exhibition Details

Journey back to the 19th century when European immigrants began settling in Aotearoa New Zealand. Enticed by tales of the country's clement weather and resource-rich environment, people travelled across the globe in search of a peaceful and prosperous way of life.

Experience this time of massive change through works by both professional and amateur artists.

Part of the New Zealand Art: Insights and Connections series of exhibitions drawn from our collection

Date: Sat 28 Feb 2015 — Sun 16 Aug 2015
Curated by: Ngahiraka Mason
Location: Level 1
Cost: Free entry

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Credit line

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Credit line

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Credit line

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1955

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Unknown

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Credit line

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Credit line

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Production date

Unknown

Medium

albumen photographic print

Size (h x w)

126 x 189 mm

Credit line

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1988

Accession no

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Production date

Unknown

Medium

albumen photographic print

Size (h x w)

190 x 240 mm

Credit line

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1988

Accession no

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