Tikao, naturel d'Akaroa

Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

This is a drawing of a person's upper body. The individual is depicted facing forward with a serious expression. They have large, curly hair and wear a draped garment around their shoulders. The background is dark and textured.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    ink and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17 x 13.9 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6194

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bernard B. MacGeorge [1845-1924], Glasgow, (Lugt 394); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "TIKAO, naturel d'Akaroa (Nouv. Zilande" lower center composition, graphite, unknown hand. "Drawing of a New Zealand chief / by C. Meryon / (From the De Salicis collection)" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "c.1379-K407" verso, lower left sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "8" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "c. 1370" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q64538720

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