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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.
  • Biographical Data b. 1 January 1845 Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 12 people
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  • Works 3 works
  • Exhibitions 1 exhibition
  • Collections 6 collections
  • Recognitions 3 recognitions
  • References 12 references
  • received
    Selected as a judge for the Intercolonial Exhibition and Photographic Congress, 1896.
    Dates
    1896
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Gold Medal

  • received
    Gold medal, 1888, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, Victoria.
    Dates
    1888
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Gold Medal

  • received
    New South Wales Academy of Art
    Dates
    c.1840
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    For photographs

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    Silver medal

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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 1992
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