CLAYTON, Capt. Matthew Thomas 1831–1922

Born Sussex, arrived Auckland May 1864 and took position as Marine Surveyor; became known as a marine artist, and painted

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reconstructions of marine events, e.g. the arrival of Duchess of Argyle and Jane Gifford in 1842 in Auckland. Exhibited: ASA 1907–20, NZ International Ex, Chch 1906–07. Represented: Turnbull, APL.