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Ruapekapeka pa painting

Ruapekapeka pa painting

This painting by John Williams shows Ruapekapeka pa in the distance on a hill, with the smoke of gunfire around it. In the foreground on a flat area are British redcoats, some standing in line, some moving amongst raupo 'tents'.

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-079-030
Artist: John Williams
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