Peter McIntyre is among New Zealand’s most esteemed painters, recognised for his war art and his enduring depictions of the New Zealand landscape. Born in Dunedin, he attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he acquired the technical discipline that supported his distinguished career. During the Second World War, McIntyre served as an official war artist, accompanying New Zealand forces in North Africa and Italy.

His works from this period are considered significant visual records of New Zealand’s wartime experience. Following the war, he settled near the Rangitīkei River, where the changing light and rugged terrain became a recurring and deeply personal subject. He later lived at Kāwhia and Kakahi, drawing inspiration from remote rural communities and the surrounding landscape.

McIntyre also travelled extensively throughout the Pacific, Australia, and Europe, completing works such as Lot 46 New Guinea Girl and Lot 47 Pueblo Indians in Ceremonial Dress, Taos. These experiences broadened his artistic perspective while he maintained a strong connection to New Zealand. He is represented in public and private collections and his works are valued for their clarity, warmth and strong sense of place.

Private Collection, Australia