Bequeath 1/12

Bequeath - Lithographic Print set | Alexis Neal 

This thought-provoking double-framed work is a set of lithographic prints from the "Carte De Visite" series by artist Alexis Neal.

The piece is presented in two dark, hinged wooden frames featuring a delicate silver-beaded inner border.

The left frame contains a legal quote regarding a bequest of "Maori curios, Implements and mats" to the trustees of the Wanganui Museum as a gift to the people of Wanganui.

The right frame showcases a lithograph depicting a crossed flag and traditional implement above a banner that reads "Aotearoa," labeled at the bottom as "Bequeath".

This series explores the complex themes of heritage, colonial history, and the preservation of cultural artifacts through a formal, Victorian-inspired aesthetic.

It is a powerful example of contemporary printmaking that examines the personal and institutional legacies of New Zealand's past.

Printed on 300gsm Hahnemuhle Paper - Tea Stained

Framed Dimensions: 
Width - 650mm x Height - 170mm