early life and background gottfried lindauer, a czech and new zealand artist, was born in pilsen, czech republic in 1839. his life's work would later become an integral part of new zealand's art history, particularly through his portraits of māori people. artistic career and notable works lindauer's artistic career is marked by his prolific output, with a focus on portraiture. his subjects often included māori people, which showcased his interest in the culture and his adaptability to the new zealand environment. although the exact number of his works is not well-documented, it is known that…