The Club, Napier, NZ

Throughout New Zealand, cities and towns, large and small, have grand wooden buildings in typical colonial architecture.

These were normally built to house the 'Gentlemen's Club' of the wealthier citizens of the day. These days many have been preserved; this classic building in Napier is a fine example.

It has always intrigued me that while this painting was hanging in my gallery, prior to its being sold, dozens of visitors exclaimed, "I love that painting - I know that building! Where is it?" But in fact only one person ever correctly recognised the building as the Napier Club!