The Landscape of a Migrant Painter John Madden’s presence in the New Zealand art canon is defined by a specific, topographical commitment to the rugged terrain of his adopted home. Born in England in 1856, he did not arrive in New Zealand until 1877, bringing with him the formal training of London. This technical foundation allowed him to move beyond mere sketching into a serious engagement with the physical world. He settled in Christchurch, where his professional life was split between the classroom and the canvas. He worked as a drawing master and taught at various schools, a practical nec…