Gottfried Lindauer
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| Gottfried Lindauer | |
| Born | 5 January 1839 Pilsen, Bohemia |
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| Died | 13 June 1926 (aged 87) Woodville, New Zealand |
Gottfried Lindauer, also known as Gottfried or Bohumir Lindaur, was a New Zealand artist of Czech descent famous for his portraits. Many prominent Māori chiefs commissioned his work, which accurately records their facial tattoos, clothing, ornaments and weapons. The other artist known for these portraits was C. F. Goldie.
