The boiling cauldron of Rotomahana
Maker
Collie, William
Production date
1874
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
Taken prior to the Mount Tarawera eruption of 1886, Lake Rotomahana was a small geothermal lake adjacent to the Pink and White terraces. Evidence of geothermal activity is visible with steam rising amongst large rocks upon which a young Māori boy is seated. The surrounding hills are visible in the background.
Maker
Production date
1874
Production place
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted on card
Media/Materials
Measurements
photograph: Length x Width: 192 x 248mm
mount: Length x Width: 254 x 332mm
mount: Length x Width: 254 x 332mm
Signature/Inscription
No. 2 - The boiling Cauldron of Rotomahana, A Maori on the Rock 1874 Copyright reserved Photographed by William Collie, Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Napier, New Zealand, Photographers details, Sticker
37/253; No 3533; Box 35, Museum Reference, Handwritten
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Ink
37/253; No 3533; Box 35, Museum Reference, Handwritten
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Ink
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Subject period
Subject date
1874
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs A Lockie
Other number(s)
37/253, 3533, 99505
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