1820 - 1881

Charles Heaphy

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  • Died: 1881
  • Top-ranked work: Pirangi rangi N.Z.
  • Also known as:
    • تشارلز هيبي
    • チャールズ・ヒーフィー
    • Чарльз Хифи
    • Чарльз Хіфі
    • 查爾斯·希菲
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 61 years
  • Born: 1820, London, United Kingdom

The Explorer and Artist of Early New Zealand

Charles Heaphy was an English-born explorer, surveyor, and artist who played a significant role in the colonial period of New Zealand. Born in London, United Kingdom, he was trained in painting by his father, a professional painter, and later attended the Royal Academy school of painting. In 1839, he joined the New Zealand Company as a draughtsman, traveling to New Zealand to create a visual record of the company's work. His sketches and watercolours were used to advertise the land to potential migrants in England, often depicting landscapes, flora, fauna, and Māori people, including the rangatira Te Rauparaha. His artistic output included views of Wellington Harbour and the landscapes of the Taranaki Region.

A Life of Service and Gallantry

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Heaphy had a distinguished career in surveying and military service. He served as a surveyor in Auckland and later as the provincial surveyor. During the invasion of the Waikato, he served as an officer in the Auckland Rifle Volunteers. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry at the Mangapiko Stream, where he assisted wounded soldiers under fire. His later life included roles as a Member of Parliament for Parnell and various civil service positions, such as Commissioner of Native Reserves and a judge of the Native Land Court. He eventually moved to Brisbane, Australia, where he died.

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Pirangi Rangi N.z. — Charles Heaphy
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Nga Hiwi Of Roro...[?] — Charles Heaphy
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Nelson Regatta 1843 — Charles Heaphy
Nelson Regatta 1843
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Untitled. [island With Ship] — Charles Heaphy
Untitled. [Island with ship]
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Kari Mako [korimako] Mahurangi N.z. — Charles Heaphy
Kari Mako [Korimako] Mahurangi N.Z.
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Pigeon (size Of Life) Loyalty Isles — Charles Heaphy
Pigeon (size of life) Loyalty Isles – kunstitrükis
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Pipi Wau Rau Roa [pipiwharauroa] Cuckoo N.z. — Charles Heaphy
Pipi wau rau roa [Pipiwharauroa] Cuckoo N.Z. – kunstitrükis
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Cave Gt Barrier Id. — Charles Heaphy
Cave Gt Barrier Id. – kunstitrükis
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Wellington Head, Great Barrier Id. — Charles Heaphy
Wellington Head, Great Barrier Id.
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[view Of Hills With Sea And Ship In Foreground] — Charles Heaphy
[View of hills with sea and ship in foreground]
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Allied Camp At Kowloon — Charles Heaphy
Allied camp at Kowloon – kunstitrükis
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New Zealand Moths — Charles Heaphy
New Zealand Moths
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Which famous geological feature did Heaphy paint during his time in Auckland?

The Pink and White Terraces

Kes on Charles Heaphy?

The Explorer and Artist of Early New Zealand Charles Heaphy was an English-born explorer, surveyor, and artist who played a significant role in the colonial period of New Zealand. Born in London, United Kingdom, he was trained in painting by his father, a professional painter, and later attended the Royal Academy school of painting. In 1839, he joined the New Zealand Company as a draughtsman, traveling to New Zealand to create a visual record of the company's work. His sketches and watercolours

Kui kaua Charles Heaphy elas?

61 years (1820–1881)

What was Charles Heaphy's primary role when he joined the New Zealand Company in 1839?

Draughtsman

Kust Charles Heaphy pärit on?

United Kingdom

Millal ja kus Charles Heaphy sündis?

1820, London, United Kingdom

Millal Charles Heaphy suri?

1881

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Pirangi rangi N.Z.

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Pirangi rangi N.Z., Nga Hiwi of Roro...[?], Nelson Regatta 1843