Major general Horatio Robley 1840 - 1930

Known for his detailed drawings of Maori heads showing the moko patterns. Arrived in Auckland from Madrid on 4 January 1864 as an ensign in the 68th Durham Light Infantry

Was present at the Battle of Gate Pa and made anmy sketches; painted war scenes, portraits of chiefs and may detailed drawings of moko

Retired from the army in 1887 and lived in London until his death

He published "Moko: or Maori Tattooing in 1896 for which this work was drawn, a facsimile copy of Robleys work Moko from 1987 is included with this work as on Page 32 the drawing is reproduced.

This work is the original printer lithograph proof for the artist to approve and has Robley's notes on the lower left