Others such as Scotsman James McLaughlin and Swedish artist Claus Edward Fristrom brought to New Zealand a new way of picturing new locales. English-born and London-trained Robert Nettleton Field would go on to instruct some of New Zealand's greatest artists such as Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, who both feature in this exhibition.
This exhibition is a celebration of beautiful painting from the nation's collection at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Presented with the assistance of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Exhibition works selected by William McAloon, Curator Historical New Zealand Art for Te Papa and Penelope Jackson, Tauranga Art Gallery Director.