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The Red Band; Watson, Harry; 2001; 2002/5/1
Name/Title
The Red Band
The Red Band
About this object
Based in the Wairarapa, Harry Watson frequently combines his cabinetry and carving skills. Over the last decade Harry Watson has drawn subject matter from New Zealand’s colonial past, particularly from 19th century paintings and drawings. The Red Band is an interpretation of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The characters featured are Governor William Hobson and Henry Williams, a missionary and translator, accompanied by a colonial army of magpies. The takahe and huia symbolise Maori chiefs.
Based in the Wairarapa, Harry Watson frequently combines his cabinetry and carving skills. Over the last decade Harry Watson has drawn subject matter from New Zealand’s colonial past, particularly from 19th century paintings and drawings. The Red Band is an interpretation of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The characters featured are Governor William Hobson and Henry Williams, a missionary and translator, accompanied by a colonial army of magpies. The takahe and huia symbolise Maori chiefs.
Maker
Watson, Harry
Watson, Harry
Maker Role
Artist
Artist
Date Made
2001
2001
Place Made
New Zealand
Medium and Materials
Oak, oil paint, brass and flax
Oak, oil paint, brass and flax
Collection
TheNewDowse Permanent Collection
TheNewDowse Permanent Collection
Credit Line
Collection of TheNewDowse
Collection of TheNewDowse
Object Type
Sculpture
Sculpture
Object number
2002/5/1
2002/5/1
