Augustus Earle was the first European artist to establish himself for a time in New Zealand and make a prolonged study of part of the country and a number of its people.
Augustus Earle
Personal details
Full Name:
Augustus Earle
Lifetime:
17 Jun 1793 – 10 Dec 1838
Biography
Main image: Meeting with Hongi Hika
In this painting, Meeting of the artist and Hongi at the Bay of Islands, November 1827, by Augustus Earle, Hongi Hika is seated in the centre with huia feathers in his hair.
