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Haurongo: Smith, William Mein

Painting of Wellington harbour and town, 1842, by William Mein Smith

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Painting of Wellington harbour and town, 1842, by William Mein Smith

Surveyor William Mein Smith 'was happiest alone with his sketch book' and produced many drawings and paintings of Wellington and Wairarapa.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Reference: G-653

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Philippa Mein Smith. 'Smith, William Mein', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1990. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/artwork/1874/painting-of-wellington-harbour-and-town-1842-by-william-mein-smith (accessed 4 June 2026).