File:The Messenger of Peace leaving Aitutaki. London, Snow, 1837.jpg

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Artist



Alternative names	G. Baxter.Sc.; Baxter.Sc.
Description	British artist and printer
Date of birth/death	1804	1867
Location of birth/death	Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom	London
Work period	1819 –1867
Work location	London
Authority file	: Q5536805 VIAF: 19954952 ISNI: 0000000106532954 ULAN: 500022460 LCCN: n83219750 NLA: 35015505 WorldCat

Description

English: The Messenger of Peace leaving Aitutaki. London, Snow, 1837. Wood engraving by George Baxter. Wood engraving, 80 x 132 mm. Art works. A small sailing ship in full sail, men waving from the deck, surrounded by Cook Islanders in their canoes. In the background is the settlement of Aitutaki, a row of houses lining the shore, with hills behind. Reference Number: PUBL-0212-290.

Date

1837

Source/Photographer

National Library of New Zealand

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