Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 27 works by Gottfried Lindauer in our catalogue
In short
Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka (1876) is the Gottfried Lindauer painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland. After it, the eye goes to Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga (1880) and Wiremu Kingi (1850). Among the 27 works of Gottfried Lindauer in our catalog, these 27 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
Mrs. Rosalia Schischka sits in a quiet, suspended moment, her presence filling the space with a heavy, dignified stillness. The light catches the curve of her cheek and the delicate white of her lace chemisette, pulling her features forward from a deep, umber background. She looks directly at us, her steady gaze meeting the viewer with a calm that suggests a life of poise and social standing. There is a…
Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga gazes out from a dark, monochromatic void, her presence commanding the space through a quiet, steady dignity. The light falls softly from the upper left, tracing the contours of her face and catching the subtle textures of her skin. Every line tells a story of a life lived with purpose. Fine wrinkles around her eyes and the intricate, stylized patterns of…
A close-up, three-quarter view captures Wiremu Kingi in a moment of quiet authority. The portrait focuses on the upper body, set against a dark, undifferentiated background that pushes the subject forward. Light enters from the upper left, casting soft shadows that define the contours of the face and the texture of the skin. Every strand of the white beard and the coarse, woven fibers of the flax cloak are rendered…
In this Self portrait, the artist Gottfried Lindauer presents a quiet, introspective view of himself. Painted about 1862, the work captures the artist during his early years, long before his later association with the landscapes and people of New Zealand. It is a rare moment of personal reflection from a man who would eventually become a significant figure in the art history of the South Pacific.
In this intimate oil portrait from 1860, we find ourselves in a close-up, three-quarter view of a Māori woman and a child. The woman faces slightly to the left, yet her gaze is directed toward us, creating an immediate sense of presence. Behind her shoulder, a small child peers out, adding a layer of tenderness to the composition. The palette is grounded in earthy, muted tones—creams, browns, and blacks—which allow…
The air feels heavy and still around the figure of Ihaka Whanga. He sits in a quiet, dark space, his presence commanding the viewer's immediate attention. Light spills softly from the upper left, catching the stark white of his beard and the deep, weathered textures of his skin. Every line on his face tells a story of survival and endurance. The shadows wrap around him, pulling him forward from the…
A formal full-length portrait from 1870 captures a man of significant standing, positioned with a quiet, commanding presence. He is rendered in a realistic academic style, his figure centered against a theatrical backdrop of deep crimson drapery. The subject holds a rolled document, a gesture signifying his profession or social status. Light enters from the upper left, carving out the volume of his face and the sharp tailoring of his…
Heeni Hirini and Child is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Gottfried Lindauer. Created about 1878, this portrait captures Heeni Hirini, who is also known as Ana Rupene. The work belongs to a series of portraits of Māori people that document the presence and identity of the indigenous people of New Zealand.
A formal and dignified portrait of a young Māori woman, executed with high realism. The composition is a medium close-up, centering the subject against a dark, muted background that emphasizes her presence. The color palette is dominated by earthy and rich tones: deep browns, blacks, and burgundies, contrasted by the bright white of her collar and the subtle warmth of her skin tone. Lines are used softly to define the…
Executed in 1876, this work reflects the high mastery of academic realism prevalent during the late 19th century. The smooth, blended transitions in skin tones demonstrate a disciplined approach to portraiture, where the goal was to achieve a lifelike likeness through controlled technique. The eye-level perspective establishes an intimate yet respectful connection, inviting a quiet observation of the man's features and the quiet gravity of his expression.
Eliza Brookes1876 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Tukukino Te Ahiātaewa1878 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Taraia Ngakuti Te Tumuhuia1874 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Portrait of Eruera Maihi Patuone1874 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Portrait of Pare Watene1878 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Portrait of Terewai Horomona (b.1866)1878 · Royal Collection
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Portrait of Ngairo Rakai Hikuroa1878
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Portrait of Wahanui Reihana Te Huatare1880
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Portrait of Mrs. Paramena1885 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Porträt des Mr Paramena1885
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Kewene Te Haho1890 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Portrait of William Smart1914 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Self portrait1910
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Tamati Waka Nene1890 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Chief Ngairo Rakaihikuroa in Wairarapa, New ZealandDunedin Public Art Gallery
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Paratene Te ManuAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Portrait of Kate SperreyTe Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 6 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Gottfried Lindauer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki |
Auckland | 13 | Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka, Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga, Wiremu Kingi |
 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |
Wellington | 2 | Maori girl, Portrait of Mrs. Paramena |
 Gallery of Western Bohemia |
Plzeň | 1 | Self portrait |
 Royal Collection |
London | 1 | Portrait of Terewai Horomona (b.1866) |
 Dunedin Public Art Gallery |
1 | Chief Ngairo Rakaihikuroa in Wairarapa, New Zealand | |
 Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery |
1 | Portrait of Kate Sperrey |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
A close-up, three-quarter view captures Wiremu Kingi in a moment of quiet authority. The portrait focuses on the upper body, set against a dark, undifferentiated background that pushes the subject forward. Light enters from the upper left, casting soft shadows that define the contours of the face and the texture of the skin. Every strand of the white beard and the coarse, woven fibers of the flax cloak are rendered…
In this Self portrait, the artist Gottfried Lindauer presents a quiet, introspective view of himself. Painted about 1862, the work captures the artist during his early years, long before his later association with the landscapes and people of New Zealand. It is a rare moment of personal reflection from a man who would eventually become a significant figure in the art history of the South Pacific.
Mrs. Rosalia Schischka sits in a quiet, suspended moment, her presence filling the space with a heavy, dignified stillness. The light catches the curve of her cheek and the delicate white of her lace chemisette, pulling her features forward from a deep, umber background. She looks directly at us, her steady gaze meeting the viewer with a calm that suggests a life of poise and social standing. There is a…
Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga gazes out from a dark, monochromatic void, her presence commanding the space through a quiet, steady dignity. The light falls softly from the upper left, tracing the contours of her face and catching the subtle textures of her skin. Every line tells a story of a life lived with purpose. Fine wrinkles around her eyes and the intricate, stylized patterns of…
The gaze of Kewene Te Haho meets the viewer from within this oil on canvas, a portrait that captures a moment of quiet, dignified presence. Painted by Gottfried Lindauer, the work presents a man whose identity is etched into his very skin through intricate patterns. He sits with a sense of stillness, his form rendered with a precision that honors his individual character and the weight of his heritage.
In the Portrait of William Smart, Gottfried Lindauer presents the subject in a three-quarter view. The man gazes slightly off-camera, maintaining a calm and composed expression. His features are illuminated by soft, directional light originating from the upper left, which creates gentle modeling across the face and subtle highlights on the hair and fabric. This lighting strategy emphasizes the luminous skin tones against a dark, somber background. A single pink…
Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka (1876), Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland. Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga (1880) and Wiremu Kingi (1850) come next.
37 years old: Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka dates from 1876, and Gottfried Lindauer was born in 1839.
Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka, Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga, Wiremu Kingi, Self portrait, Ana Rupene and child, Portrait of Ihaka Whanga, Porträt des Johann Weitzer, Heeni Hirini and Child, Maori girl and Charles Brookes. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 27 works by Gottfried Lindauer, dated from 1850 to 1914.
Mostly in Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (Auckland), Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Wellington) and Gallery of Western Bohemia (Plzeň). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1870s: 13 of the 27 works on this page were made then, Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka among them.
On this page, the earliest is Wiremu Kingi (1850) and the latest Portrait of William Smart (1914).
Man (14), Woman (9) and Cloak (8), across the 27 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 23 of the 27 works on this page.
Academic realism, judging by the originals on this page.
Portrait of Mrs Rosalia Schischka, Kuinioroa, Daughter of Rangi Kopinga - Te Rangi Pikinga and Wiremu Kingi: the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland holds 13 of the works on this page.
