Memorable Hand Tinted 'Whanganui' Photograph by Whites Aviation
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This memorable 1950s hand-tinted “Whanganui” aerial photograph by Whites Aviation captures the river’s sweeping curve through town and the patchwork countryside beyond, finished in soft pastel tones with an unmistakably nostalgic mid-century feel.
Presented behind glass in a slim, understated frame, it’s an effortless way to add scale, colour and New Zealand provenance to a modernist interior. In very good vintage condition, the delicate tints remain crisp and unfaded – ready to hang as a statement piece in a living room, hallway or office.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior...
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
Our full collection is showcased at our Eden Terrace gallery. We have parking available beside the building and would love to see you.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Eden Terrace gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
Please enquire for delivery options.
Memorable Hand Tinted 'Whanganui' Photograph by Whites Aviation
GOOD FORM, 86 Newton Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland.
Leo White was born in Auckland on 4 July 1906. His lifelong love of photography was sparked as a young boy when he acquired a Brownie box camera. Before he turned 20, White was a photographic contributor to many major New Zealand periodicals - The NZ Herald, The Auckland Star and The Christchurch Weekly Press.
He also knew the importance of being first off the mark in publishing. When he covered important events outside of Auckland, White would always take his 'baby Austin' car to seal his chance at the first image. It meant he could race home and beat the competition, who generally traveled by train.
White captured some of the first images of Auckland from the air in 1921, beginning a lifelong passion for flying which he combined with his love of photography. By 1945 White established the now famous Whites Aviation Ltd.
In the early 1950s, White began shooting photos for a book he published in 1952, Whites Pictorial Reference of New Zealand. The book became a bestseller and encouraged White to take more photographs in various sizes as artworks for New Zealand homes and businesses.
Today the hand tinted photographs captured by Leo White are highly sought after and are a great reference to the history of New Zealand.
