John Gaul

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer who won a medal for his untouched portrait photographs in Melbourne, 1866.
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professional photographer, was taking photographs in Melbourne in the 1860s. In 1863 he worked from his home, 2 Market Street, Emerald Hill (now South Melbourne), but he had established a separate studio at 77 Swanston Street by 1866. Gaul received a medal for his untouched portrait photographs at the 1866 Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition. During 1867 he expanded into the building next door and remained at 75-77 Swanston Street until 1869. In 1868-69 he made Frederick Alexander Dunn a partner, but by 1870 was on his own again, at 7 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011

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Related people
  • Dunn, Frederick Alexander (associate of)
Related recognitions
  • 1866, medal for untouched portrait photographs, Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition, Melbourne, VIC (received)