D. S. fl 1840s-1850s :[Soldier asleep in a whare, being watched over by a Maori woman. Between 1845 and 1858]

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Title

D. S. fl 1840s-1850s :[Soldier asleep in a whare, being watched over by a Maori woman. Between 1845 and 1858]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

A young bare-footed soldier asleep on a pile of blankets, his rifle propped against the wall behind him. A young Maori woman is seated on the floor beside him, watching him affectionately as he sleeps. A woven kete (kit) is hanging on the wall and there is an open door to the right with a sunrise or sunset showing above distant hills. An open case stands in the doorway. The soldier is wearing a short blue coat, striped shirt and white trousers. The woman has one shoulder bare and is wrap...

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Date created

1845 - 1858

Creator

Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854 / Wynyard, Robert Henry (Sir), 1802-1864 / Groshinski, Brian Peter, 1944-

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22307572

Related subjects

Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 58th (Rutlandshire) / Bedrooms / Couples / New Zealand Wars, 1843-1847 / Papakāinga / Rifles / Sleeping / Soldiers / Sun / Rising and setting / Wāhine / Women, Māori

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