Ihiah Tainui M P for Southern Maori, and family on south side of the River Bealey,West Coast Road.ca.1880

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DescriptionTurner, George, 1833-1911. [Turner, George] 1833-1911 :Maori passengers Ihiah Tainui, M. H. R., his wife and Maria with two children - left on south side of upper ford of the River Bealey - mode of supplying food to them. (West Coast Road). [ca 1880]. Ref: A-032-035. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22894668

Five men on the near bank of the River Bealey with a ladder propped against a telegraph pole. They are sending a parcel of food across the river via the telegraph wires to M. P. Ihaiah Tainui on the other side. Also on the other side are a woman, presumably Mrs Tainui, with a babe-in-arms and a child. In the distance to the right is a stranded coach. Ihaiah Tainui was Member of the House of Representatives for Southen Maori, 1879-1880.

The artist has mis-spelled Ihaiah Tainui's first name. It also seems likely that he has mistakenly interpolated an "and" in between the words "wife" and "Maria" so that the title should read "his wife Maria", not "his wife and Maria".

Attributed to George Turner (1833-1911) at the time of purchase. In a very similar style to other drawings by Turner and the handwriting below the work is also similar to inscriptions on other work by Turner.

Other Titles - Ihaiah Tainui and his wife Maria

Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in pencil.

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour on paper 131 x 183 mm

Provenance: Previously owned by Christchurch art dealer, Norman Oberg, with a large collection of Turner's work.PhotographerGeorge TurnerDate of Photo1880Map^[1]ContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)River BealeyPersonIhiah Tainui

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