Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Māori Woman with Moko
Louis John Steele
A striking late 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman adorned with traditional pounamu and a ceremonial cloak.
Portrait of Tamati Waka Nene
Gottfried Lindauer
1890 · Oil Paint
A powerful late 19th-century portrait of the Māori leader Tamati Waka Nene, showcasing his intricate moko and traditional regalia.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Gottfried Lindauer in 1890, this striking oil portrait depicts Tamati Waka Nene, a prominent Māori rangatira. The work captures the intricate detail of his facial moko (tattoo) and the textured kahu pūrua (cloak) against a soft landscape background, conveying a sense of dignity and historical gravity.
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