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Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook

HUTCHINSON, Allen

HUTCHINSON, Allen

A sculptor who spent much of his time travelling, and who had a keen interest in racial types. Visited New Zealand either late 1860s or early 1870s, spending 12 months in the Chatham Islands. Exhibited with RA 1883–85. Worked for a long period for the Bishop Museum, Honolulu. In 1899 visited New Zealand again: travelled to Te Awamutu and the King Country, then to the Hot Lake District, Rotorua. Made relief sculptures of Maoris; some are shown in the New Zealand Illustrated Magazine 1900 in conjunction with an article “A Glimpse of the King Country”. Exhibited with the ASA 1901 27 pieces of sculpture including a portrait bust of Sir George Grey. Represented: ACAG, AIML.