Original Watercolour
There is one original watercolour within this frame.

Notes: George Toms is the eldest son of Joseph Toms a master whaler and nephew of the Rangatira (chief) Te Rauparaha. This young boy stands leaning against a fence holding a stick in his right hand, wearing European clothing. A waka (canoe) in full sail in the harbour is in the backgound.

Signed by Angas

Lithograph
The original has been used in Angas's The New Zealanders.

Lithograph caption: 'Roperta of Kawhia George Thoms a half cast boy nephew of Rauparaha'
Plate title: Roperta and George Thoms.
Plate: XII
Notes: The lithograph comprises two watercolours. AA 8/6/8 is on the right. The watercolour on the left, 'Roperta of Kawhia' is not held by the South Australian Museum Archives.
Lithographer: JW Giles

The lithograph comprises two watercolours. AA 8/6/8 is on the right. The watercolour on the left, 'Roperta of Kawhia' is not held by the South Australian Museum Archives.


Iwi [Tribe]: Ngati Toa
Location: Queen Charlotte Sound

Former Accession Number 1530(5)