Te Tiriti o Waitangi signing scene 1840 — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This educational illustration, suitable for high school or adult history studies, depicts the 1840 signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) in an outdoor, coastal New Zealand setting. British Crown representatives, including a European male naval officer signing the document, are shown alongside Māori chiefs in traditional attire observing the event, with traditional waka and a British flag visible in the background. The detailed painterly style conveys a formal and historically significant moment, rich with New Zealand Māori and British cultural cues.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.