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Max Thomson Hauraki Gulf Auckland coastal painting New Zealand
Max Thomson

Hauraki Gulf

$598 USD
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Hauraki Gulf is an original acrylic on canvas (200 × 200 mm) by New Zealand artist Max Thomson — a quietly atmospheric work that captures the shifting mood of sea and sky.

Layered brushstrokes describe a brooding sky moving across the horizon, while softened forms of land emerge from the water below. The tonal contrast between darkened clouds and the gentle luminosity of the gulf creates a sense of depth and stillness, evoking a moment suspended between calm and change.

Intimate in scale yet expansive in feeling, the painting reflects Thomson’s long-standing connection to coastal landscapes, where atmosphere and emotion guide the composition more than precise detail.

Dimensions: 200 × 200 mm

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Artist: Max Thomson (b. 1945, Wanganui, NZ)

Hauraki Gulf is a one-of-a-kind artwork — reflective, and grounded in the quiet drama of New Zealand’s coastal environments.

This item is both oversized and fragile, we will get in-touch once your order has been placed with a freight quote, this item does not qualify for complimentary shipping.

ABOUT the MAKER

Max Thomson

Max Thomson, born in Whanganui in 1945, is a New Zealand artist whose work is deeply rooted in the land that shaped him. With enduring ties to the Whanganui River and the West Coast, Max draws continuous inspiration from the natural landscapes of Aotearoa. His formative years spent in provincial New Zealand are reflected in the quiet strength and contemplative beauty of his work. Max has participated in numerous group exhibitions and held five solo shows, developing a distinctive visual language that honours the shifting tones and moods of nature. At Tessuti, we’re proud to share a considered selection of his art—pieces that speak to place, memory, and the enduring pull of the land.
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