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Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho)
2800140 Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Treaty of Waitangi. Illustration for New Zealand, in the Romance of Empire series, by Reginald Horsley (Jack, c 1910).); © Look and Learn
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Antipodes British Empire Chiefs Colony Imperialism Maori Maoris New Zealand Signing Sovereignty Natives
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This photo print, titled "Signing the Treaty of Waitangi" takes us back in time to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the historic event when Lieutenant Governor Hobson signed the Treaty of Waitangi with Maori chiefs in New Zealand. The colour lithograph, created by Arthur David McCormick, beautifully captures this pivotal moment in New Zealand's colonial past. The artwork is part of the Romance of Empire series and was featured in Reginald Horsley's book on New Zealand. In this scene, we see a group of Maori chiefs standing alongside British officials as they gather to sign the treaty. The composition highlights both cultures coming together amidst an atmosphere charged with anticipation and uncertainty. It symbolizes not only the colonization process but also represents a crucial agreement that would shape the future relationship between Britain and its colony. The significance of this treaty cannot be understated; it established principles for governance and laid down rights for both Maori and British settlers. However, it remains a topic of ongoing debate regarding issues such as sovereignty and land ownership. Through this remarkable print, Bridgeman Images allows us to delve into history and witness firsthand one of New Zealand's most important moments – a visual reminder that continues to spark discussions about imperialism, colonialism, and cultural identity even today.
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