A definitive collection of Gottfried Lindauer's iconic Māori portraits, exploring art, history, and cultural exchange in colonial New Zealand.

From the 1870s, Bohemian artist Gottfried Lindauer captured the images of key Māori figures, commissioned by both Māori and Pākehā. This book presents 67 major portraits and 8 genre paintings, alongside detailed accounts and essays by leading scholars. It delves into Lindauer's training, techniques, and relationship with photography, as well as the cultural significance of his work.

Explore Lindauer's world, from his Queen Street gallery in Auckland to the marae where his paintings are treasured. Discover the mana and life imbued in these portraits of ancestors, and understand the complex interplay of art, history, and cultural identity in New Zealand. This book is for scholars, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Māori culture and colonial history.