Anderson Park, Invercargill
- Anderson Park, Invercargill
Anderson Park is a park in Invercargill, New Zealand. It consists of an impressive Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The house displays Invercargill's extensive collection of New Zealand art.
History
Sir Robert Anderson, a notable Invercargill businessman, built the house and it was completed in 1925. Interior walls were of white plaster to show Sir Robert's paintings and etchings to best advantage. To the rear of the house stands a wharepuni or Māori house, the traditional carving coming from Rotorua.
After the deaths of Sir Robert (1942) and his wife (1951), the house and grounds were given to the city of Invercargill. From 1951 the house has been used to display Invercargill's collection of art. The collection is extensive, with a number of early European works but largely focusing on notable New Zealand and local art. The collection is managed by an incorporated society. Exhibitions from the permanent collection and notable artists are held regularly.
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