Pictorialism to Modernism
Australian Photographers from the 20th Century

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John Kauffmann (1864-1942)
Born in Adelaide, Kauffmann went to London in 1887 and became interested in the European art photography movement. He was influential in introducing pictorialism to Australian photographic circles. By 1917, he was established as a professional photographer in Melbourne. Alway conscious of his role as an artist, his approach was often more radical than other pictorialists.

94 (Papyrus)
1920s. Silver gelatin print, signed below on original backing, 22 x 30.2cm. JLG3409

 $2,500
95 Majestic Gums
1920s. Bromoil, titled and signed below on original backing, 29.9 x 22.5cm. JLG3408
 $1,800
96 The Old Warrior
1920s. Bromoil, titled and signed below on original backing, 29.3 x 22.1cm. JLG3407
 $1,800
97 (Lone Gum)
1920s. Silver gelatin print, signed below on original backing, 19.9 x 14.2cm. Slight foxing on backing. JLG3463
 $1,100
98 Australia's Realm
1920s. Toned silver gelatin print, titled and signed below on original backing, 14.8 x 19.9cm. Repaired tear to lower left corner. JLG3462
 $1,100
99 Shafts of Sunlight
1930s/later printing. Silver gelatin print, studio stamp verso, 30.8 x 21.7cm. JLG3410
 $1,650