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The Little French Colony at Akaroa
Public Domain

Charles Meryon and Pierron

The Little French Colony at Akaroa

1865

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The Little French Colony at Akaroa

1865

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 122 x 168 mm. (4 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.) Plate: 109 x 154 mm. (4 5/16 x 6 1/16 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.10199
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "C.M. del. sculp. 1865 16 aout"; lower center "NOUVELLE ZÉLANDE. Presqu'ile de BANKS. / Etat de la petite colonie Française / d'AKAROA / Vers 1845 Voyage du RHIN"; lower right "Paris Pierron Imp. r. Montfaucon 1"

Markings: Watermark: Hudelist Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

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