Harwood's Hole, Canaan, Takaka Hill, Nelson, August 1979
Artist
Laurence ABERHART (b.1949)
Production date
1979
2008
Description
A view of Harwood's Hole, the largest sinkhole in the Southern Hemisphere, located on the summit of Takaka Hill. The photograph is taken from an upper rim of the hole looking down to a lower platform where the artist's children are positioned near the edge (centre, centre lower left, centre right). The photograph also captures the distinctive limestone karst landscape on Takaka Hill, which is described as part of 'Marble Country'.
Medium
Gelatin silver POP print, gold toned
Measurements
Dimensions: 1 - Image: 190 x 244mm
Dimensions: 2 - Support: 251 x 303mm
Dimensions: 3 - Frame: 704 x 735mm
Dimensions: 2 - Support: 251 x 303mm
Dimensions: 3 - Frame: 704 x 735mm
Edition
2008/3 [of 11]
Related information
Credit line
Purchased in 2015
Accession number
1359
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