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Date

1892

Artist

Robert William Ind Carver (1838-1907)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22748258

Description

Shows garden of Thomas Bell on Raoul Island. Man on left is probably Thomas Bell. "Bell's favourite cat" in left foreground. Plants include a large date palm on left, Norfolk pines right background, kumara ("12 H[undred] weight") in front of pines, barbarossa [?] vine, on a slant in left foreground, "Bau shrub, bark used to tie" to right of Bell, and arrowroot in the foreground.

Title on verso. Pencilled key on verso identifies plants. cf A164/012. Pencil version of same scene

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All Rights Reserved

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Raoul Island, New Zealand

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Hills
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Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

TWW Comment

Thomas Bell’s gardens were on the north side of the island (https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/37373/thomas-bells-garden-1892)

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