Description

Leslie Thomas Finch (1940-1983) born in Te Awamutu, was part of a large farming family from Ōhaupo. He was a self-taught artist who painted in both watercolour and oil.

Finch exhibited in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. He was heavily involved with Te Awamutu and ran a successful florist business in town.

This artwork was presented by the Te Awamutu Business and Professional Womens’ Club for the Te Awamutu Borough Centenary in 1984.