Early Morning, Whakatete Bay, Thames
Maker
E. Mervyn Taylor
Production date
1956
Description
This is one of a number of watercolour landscapes produced by E. Mervyn Taylor from around the Coromandel Peninsula. Although Taylor lived in Karori in Wellington, he travelled on sketching excursions throughout New Zealand and would often work up drawings into more resolved watercolours upon his return. This scene is typical of the kiwi bach culture seen throughout coastal regions of New Zealand in the 1950s.
Taylor (1906–1964) was born and educated in Auckland. He studied at Elam School of Fine Arts, and then at Wellington Technical School where after training as an engraver, he worked as a commercial art illustrator. He was especially interested in natural subjects which – alongside his sensitive depiction of Maori themes – became defining elements of his artistic career. In 1957 he set up his own publishing house, Mermaid Press, and published a book of his own works ‘Engravings on Wood'. Other projects showcased Taylor’s extensive skills including painting, engraving, murals and sculpture. Although he died at the age of 57, Taylor had already gained an impressive list of achievements, including exhibitions of his work in Japan, New York and Russia.
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Object detail
288 x 470mm (image)
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