Madonna and Child

1975

Robert Nettleton Field

Accessible

Type

  • Wall Mounted Sculpture
  • Bas-relief

Dimensions

  • W160 x H520 x D50mm

Robert Nettleton Field, ‘Madonna and Child’ (1975), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Images: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2020

1975–Current

Near the entrance to the Marsden Chapel within the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Artists
Credit

Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand & Polynesia Art Collection: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell. Gifted by Bishop Peter and Elizabeth Vaughan in 2007

Associated Artwork Person(s)
    • Bishop Peter and Elizabeth Vaughan (Donor)
Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

“This sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus was created by Robert Nettleton Field. Robert Nettleton Field (1899-1987) was a New Zealand artist, sculptor, potter and art teacher. Field was born in Kent, England and was an influential teacher to Colin McCahon who stated “The painter’s life for me was exemplified by the life and work of R.N. Field.” This work was gifted to the Cathedral by Bishop Peter and Elisabeth Vaughan in 2007. Bishop Peter St George Vaughan was an assistant priest to Dean John Rymer at Holy Trinity Cathedral.”

~ text courtesy Holy Trinity Cathedral