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.
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  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related recognitions
  • Selected as a judge for the Intercolonial Exhibition and Photographic Congress, 1896. (received)
  • Gold medal, 1888, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, Victoria. (received)
  • New South Wales Academy of Art (received)
  • New South Wales Academy of Art (received)
  • Selected as a judge for the Intercolonial Exhibition and Photographic Congress, 1896. (received)
  • Gold medal, 1888, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, Victoria. (received)