Selwyn Muru

Peter I

Peter I by Selwyn Muru

Artwork Detail

Selwyn Muru began working full time painter in 1962, while also working as part-time Art Tutor at Mt Eden Prison and a professional pianist. This portrait of the Christian apostle Peter I, is exemplary of works Muru produced during his early period in which he was experimenting with a variety of styles and genres, including portraits, still life’s and landscapes.

Title
Peter I
Artist/creator
Selwyn Muru
Production date
1960-1963
Medium
oil paint on card and hessian
Dimensions
600 x 240 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Marilynn Webb estate, 2022
Accession no
2022/13/1
Department
New Zealand Art
Display status
Not on display

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