June Afternoon, Wellington

Artist
Marcus KING (New Zealander, b.1891, d.1977): Artist
 Production date
1937

Description
A wintery view of Wellington City featuring the western side of the Dominion Museum and National Art Gallery building (now the Massey University Wellington campus) and Carillion buildings on Buckle Street. In the background beyond Wellington harbour, snow can be seen on the Rimatuka ranges at the top of the Hutt Valley. Another Wellington landmark that can be seen in the painting to the right of the image, is St Gerard’s Monastery which is on a promontory above Oriental Bay.
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
Dimensions: 1 - Painting: 562 x 740mm
Dimensions: 2 - Frame: 700 x 877mm
Subject place
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Related information
https://jgg.co.nz/marcus-king-illustrator-painter/
Credit line
Purchased with the Besley Bequest in 1941
Accession number
226

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