Married and living with his wife and young son near Nelson in 1946-48, McCahon turned from depicting landscapes to Christian imagery. By synthesizing disparate elements - portraiture, still life and symbolism (the lamp and jug) with words McCahon…
(1.:) l.c.: title, Colin McCahon. August 20-21, 70; u.c.: upper frame; glazier’s instructions inscribed throughout; verso on unattached card backing: Colin McCahon, title, To be hung over no 2. (2.:) l.c.: title, actual size, lower panel, Colin…