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‘Otira Gorge’, c. 1912, by Petrus van der Velden

‘Otira Gorge’, c. 1912, by Petrus van der Velden

Dutch artist Petrus van der Velden’s innovative and atmospheric studies of the Ōtira Gorge in particular have assured him of an important place in New Zealand art history.

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Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tamaki
Watercolour by Petrus van der Velden

Permission of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Redmer Yska. 'Dutch', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/dutch/1/5