Highlights

Click on an image to browse selections of works from our collection.

	Otira The dramatic vistas, mountainous peaks with densely forested slopes and turbulent streams of rushing water found in the Arthur's Pass - Otira Gorge region has held a strong attraction for artists since the 1860s. View a selection of paintings and drawings of this area here.
	Christchurch city New Zealand's natural landscape has been the inspiration for countless artists. By way of contrast here is a selection of artists' responses to the city of Christchurch.
	Canterbury Public Library Collection The Canterbury Public Library began collecting works of art under Ron O'Reilly (1914-1982), who was appointed City Librarian in 1951. In 1981, when purchasing ceased, the collection consisted of 297 works. 155 of these were gifted to the Robert McDougall Art Gallery in 2001 and a selection is presented here.
	Maori portraits A selection of portraits from the Gallery's permanent collection.
	European highlights The Gallery's permanent collection comprises mostly British and New Zealand works. Here though are the highlights of our small European collection.
	Modern Dynamic This is a selection of British linocuts, the majority from the 1953 Rex Nan Kivell gift, along with two later purchases from the linocut's greatest advocate: Claude Flight.
	Lyttelton The natural beauty of Lyttelton and its harbour has inspired many artists. Here is a selection of views of the town and its surroundings.