Mount Egmont
London: C. F. Kells, 1877.
Color Lithograph. Image measures 10" x 14 1/4". Presentation sheet measures 17 x 22 1/4 inches, repairs to borders not affecting the image.
This remarkable scenic view depicts Mount Taranaki, or Mount Egmont, with three travelers and two dogs in the foreground. Barraud's use of color and shadows emphasizes the majesty of New Zealand landscapes. In this print, it seems to be nearing sunset, with the mountains surrounding Taranaki bathed in purple light.
Charles D. Barraud (1822-1897) was a chemist, pharmacist, and artist. After establishing his pharmaceutical business and gaining some success, he continued to pursue his interest in painting, traveling widely throughout the islands, documenting remote natural landscapes. He gained early recognition for his art, eventually became the founder and president of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $275.00
Item #299337