Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide & Handbook
PHARAZYN, Robert 1833–1896
PHARAZYN, Robert 1833–1896
Born London, eldest son of C. J. Pharazyn (q.v.) who arrived with his family 1841. Was educated St John's College, Auckland. Purchased land in the Te Aute area and became a sheep farmer. Was a member of the Legislative Council 1885–96. A watercolour of the York Stockade, Wanganui 1866 is in Wanganui Public Museum; one of the Hutt Valley 1869 in the National Museum.