Artwork

Burial place of Hone Heke, Bay of Islands

Burial place of Hone Heke, Bay of Islands, by Alfred Sharpe, watercolor, 1892
Burial place of Hone Heke, Bay of Islands, by Alfred Sharpe, watercolor, 1892

Burial place of Hone Heke, Bay of Islands is a watercolor painting by Alfred Sharpe. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

About this work

Overview

Burial place of Hone Heke, Bay of Islands is a watercolor painting created by Alfred Sharpe in 1892. It is part of the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest scene in the Bay of Islands, centered around a large tree. A figure in white stands beside the tree, holding a long object. The scene is tranquil, with warm colors evoking calm.

Technique & Style

Sharpe's architectural background is evident in the composition's precision within the natural setting. The watercolor technique captures the details of the forest, including various plants and trees.

History & Provenance

Alfred Sharpe, an English-born artist and architectural draughtsman, created the painting. It is now held in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alfred Sharpe

Alfred Sharpe (1836–1908) was a New Zealand artist, architectural draughtsman, and writer. He was born in Tranmere, Cheshire, England, in about 1836.