A Threatening Day - Wakapuaka; John GULLY; 19
A Threatening Day - Wakapuaka
About this objectSt Peter's on the Strand sits on the edge of the Nelson Haven, surrounded by a handful of mature trees. The edge of the Haven stretches back round to Nelson in the distance and overhead the clouds hang with an ominous weight.
Maker Medium and MaterialsWatercolour on paper
Subject and Association KeywordsLandscapes/Regional landscapes/Nelson landscapes
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Subject and Association DescriptionSt Peter's by the Strand was built in 1873 but construction halted due to lack of funds. A fundraising bazaar was held, allowing the church to be completed and it was consecrated by Bishop Suter in 1884. The Church building has been renamed Old St Peter's and was moved to its current home at Founders Heritage Park in 1981.
Credit LineThe Bishop Suter Art Gallery Founding Donation, gifted by Mrs Amelia Suter in memory of her husband Bishop Andrew Burn Suter in 1895
Object Type Object number19
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