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Orakei Korako on the Waikato

Charles Blomfield

1893

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Impressionism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Orakei Korako on the Waikato is a 1893 oil by Charles Blomfield, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?: Charles Blomfield
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a lake in the distance, surrounded by mountains and hills. In the foreground, a few people are gathered near a building with a thatched roof. The scene is tranquil, with a sense of community among the people. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Charles Blomfield.

About the artist

Artist

Charles Blomfield

Charles Blomfield (5 January 1848–15 March 1926) was an English-born artist who executed paintings of New Zealand landscapes, including the Pink and White Terraces, a notable natural feature that was later destroyed in the 1886 eruption of Tarawera.

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