John William Lindt b. 1 January 1845

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer, was born in Germany. Known as the first person to successful attempt the representation of the 'native blacks truthfully as well as artistically'. These photographs were used for scientific study. He was a keen ethnographer, and won many awards.
Name
John William Lindt
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Proprietor of guest house (ANZSIC code: 4400)
  • Piano-tuner (ANZSIC code: 9499)
Birth date
1 January 1845
Birth place
Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
Death date
26 February 1926
Death place
Hermitage, Black Spur, Victoria
Active Period
  • c.1867 - c.1926
Arrival
  • 1862
Residence
  • 1895 - 1926 Hermitage, Blacks' Spur, Victoria
  • 1876- Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1874 - 1877 South Pacific
  • 1867 - 1872 Grafton, NSW
  • Europe
  • 1845 - 1862 Germany
  • 1862- Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870