Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Old Barn, Ida Valley No5034 alexandra artist Early Māori welcomed stranded whales

Early Māori welcomed stranded whales as a gift from Tangaroa (God of the Sea) utilising the flesh

large and glossy

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Colonisation harmed Maori communities

Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Old Barn, Ida Valley No5034 alexandra artist Early Māori welcomed stranded whalesOld Barn, Ida Valley, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas 75cm x 54cm (including frame) Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic underpainting is applied