Description
This original acrylic painting by New Zealand artist Joy Rowbotham presents a stylized landscape rich with native flora and fauna. The artwork employs intricate dot motifs reminiscent of traditional Maori art forms where such patterns are used to convey narratives and symbolize various elements of nature. In Maori culture, motifs like the koru (spiral) and other patterned designs are integral to artistic expression, representing concepts such as new life, growth, and harmony
Art is float mounted using archival framing materials. Framed in simple solid wood white lacquered moulding, glazing is UV-protective non-glare plexiglass. Painted on 100% cotton bond paper with deckle edges by Arches Aquarelle. Hand signed by artist in lower right. Art itself is 30" W x 22" H and overall framed size is 38" W x 30" H.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: We can't find any imperfections and it's newly re-framed.
Origin:
New Zealand
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Paper, Plexiglass, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Art Subjects: Animals, Botanic, Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art is float mounted using archival framing materials. Framed in simple solid wood white lacquered moulding, glazing is UV-protective non-glare plexiglass. Painted on 100% cotton bond paper with deckle edges by Arches Aquarelle. Hand signed by artist in lower right. Art itself is 30" W x 22" H and overall framed size is 38" W x 30" H.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: We can't find any imperfections and it's newly re-framed.
Origin:
New Zealand
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Paper, Plexiglass, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Art Subjects: Animals, Botanic, Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; We can't find any imperfections and it's newly re-framed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
30 x 38 x 1 in
Indiginous Maori Painting by Joy Rowbotham - New Zealand Landscape
Estimate $110-$270
Starting Bid
$55
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