The Book surveys the events and individuals encountered by the English artist Augustus Earle (1793-1838) during his visit to NZ in 1827-8. Notes that through his paintings, Earle offers one of the first comprehensive European artistic impressions of parts of NZ and its inhabitants prior to the onset of large-scale British colonisation. Includes excerpts from his journal relating to particular events, people and paintings.
It is important to mention that while Augustus Earle was incredibly accurate at recording cultural details like clothing, weapons, hair, and tā moko (facial tattoos), he struggled—like most early European artists—to capture authentic Polynesian facial features.
Augustus Earle deeply admired the Māori people. He famously described them as being "cast in beauty's perfect mould" and likened the chief Hongi Hika to a heroic character from Homer's ancient Greek epics. Because he was trained at the Royal Academy of Arts, his brain was hardwired to view "ideal beauty" through ancient Greek and Roman artistic standards. Consequently, he gave Māori figures classical, Europeanized jawlines, noses, and bone structures.
Author - Anthony Murray-Oliver
Published in 1968 by Whitcombe & Tombs
First Edition
Hardcover with dust jacket and slip case
167 pages
Dimensions - 235mm x 310mm x 25mm
Illustrations - 60 Colour Plates
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - B 1331
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The Book surveys the events and individuals encountered by the English artist Augustus Earle (1793-1838) during his visit to NZ in 1827-8. Notes that through his paintings, Earle offers one of the first comprehensive European artistic impressions of parts of NZ and its inhabitants prior to the onset of large-scale British colonisation. Includes excerpts from his journal relating to particular events, people and paintings.
It is important to mention that while Augustus Earle was incredibly accurate at recording cultural details like clothing, weapons, hair, and tā moko (facial tattoos), he struggled—like most early European artists—to capture authentic Polynesian facial features.
Augustus Earle deeply admired the Māori people. He famously described them as being "cast in beauty's perfect mould" and likened the chief Hongi Hika to a heroic character from Homer's ancient Greek epics. Because he was trained at the Royal Academy of Arts, his brain was hardwired to view "ideal beauty" through ancient Greek and Roman artistic standards. Consequently, he gave Māori figures classical, Europeanized jawlines, noses, and bone structures.
Author - Anthony Murray-Oliver
Published in 1968 by Whitcombe & Tombs
First Edition
Hardcover with dust jacket and slip case
167 pages
Dimensions - 235mm x 310mm x 25mm
Illustrations - 60 Colour Plates
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - B 1331
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND.
See the HOME PAGE for current OPENING HOURS.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only, via NZ POST - Postage $10.80 (delivery up to 3 working days) with a Rural surcharge of $5.70 where it applies. Or by COURIER POST $12.80 (next working day) plus the Rural Surcharge if applicable.
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