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Maori girl, by Gottfried Lindauer, oil, 1874

Maori girl

Gottfried Lindauer

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Dominant colour

Overview

Maori girl is a 1874 oil by Gottfried Lindauer, a Impressionism work, depicting Girl, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?
Gottfried Lindauer
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This painting shows a young Māori girl with long, dark hair in braids. She wears a red jacket with black trim and a white collar, along with a large gold necklace and green earrings. Her expression is serious. The girl's clothing and accessories suggest a mix of traditional and European styles. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Gottfried Lindauer.

About the artist

Portrait of Gottfried Lindauer
Artist

Gottfried Lindauer

Gottfried Lindauer (5 January 1839 – 13 June 1926) was a Czech and New Zealand painter. He was famous for his portraits, including many of Māori people.

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