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Kakariki, from Ship Cove and Teawaiti

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Date

August 1839

Artist

Charles Heaphy (1820-1881)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22320606

Description

Shows two green parrots on tree foliage, with flowers and berries. The tree may be imaginary, but may be an approximation of puriri.

Believed to be Heaphy's first New Zealand watercolour

Number 12 in the New Zealand Company's list of paintings received. Undated but received prior to 1842.

Other Titles - Te Awaiti

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Ship Cove, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Birds

Category

Glossary
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