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Works by Colin McCahon

Colin McCahon is recognized as one of New Zealand’s foremost painters for his inventive and visionary contribution to art. He lived from 1919 to 1987, his career spanning four decades of the Twentieth Century. His landscapes reflect his environmental concerns, but also a recognition of the raw essence of a young country, and an ability to portray New Zealand in a unique and iconic way. Religious and moral issues are explored throughout McCahon’s work, as evidenced by his use of Christian imagery. Another of McCahon's interests was poetry, and he became the first New Zealand artist to incorporate words and numbers in his work.

4YA Highcliff, Otago Peninsula. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: 4YA Highcliff, Otago Peninsula.
Date: 1940
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A piece of Muriwai canvas - Wall of death. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: A piece of Muriwai canvas - Wall of death.
Date: [ca. 1974]
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Abstract: print no. 4. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Abstract: print no. 4.
Date: 1961
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Botanical Gardens, Dunedin. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Botanical Gardens, Dunedin.
Date: [ca. 1938]
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Brighton. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Brighton.
Date: [ca. 1937]
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[Candelabra tree.]  by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: [Candelabra tree.]
Date: [ca. 1955]
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Catherine Anne McCahon, 6 weeks old today, thursday, may 17. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Catherine Anne McCahon, 6 weeks old today, thursday, may 17.
Date: 1943
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Chair. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Chair.
Date: 1939
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Composition. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Composition.
Date: 1938
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Cover designs for Peer Gynt. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Cover designs for Peer Gynt.
Date: 1953
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Cover designs for Peer Gynt. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Cover designs for Peer Gynt.
Date: 1953
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Cover designs for Peer Gynt. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Cover designs for Peer Gynt.
Date: 1953
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Cover designs for Peer Gynt. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Cover designs for Peer Gynt.
Date: 1953
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Crucifixion. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Crucifixion.
Date: 1949
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Crucifixion. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Crucifixion.
Date: 1947
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D’Urville Island from Ruby Bay. (1). by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: D’Urville Island from Ruby Bay. (1).
Date: 1945
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D’Urville Island from Ruby Bay. (2). by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: D’Urville Island from Ruby Bay. (2).
Date: 1945
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Dark Trees, Dunedin. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Dark Trees, Dunedin.
Date: 1942
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Dear Wee June. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Dear Wee June.
Date: 1948
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Drawing for ‘Dear Wee June’. In loving memory of Our Dear Wee June who fell asleep… 1945. by McCahon, ColinCreator: McCahon, Colin
Title: Drawing for ‘Dear Wee June’. In loving memory of Our Dear Wee June who fell asleep… 1945.
Date: 1945
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