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WD477, WD551, WD1362-1363, WD2453-2454, WD2773-2774, WD3739, WD4205-4212

Record Id:

032-003281453

Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:

032-003281453

MDARK:

ark:/81055/vdc_100028181659.0x002e58

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Format:

ISAD(G)

Reference (shelfmark):

WD477, WD551, WD1362-1363, WD2453-2454, WD2773-2774, WD3739, WD4205-4212

Title:

GANTZ, JOHN (1772-1853) John Gantz, probably of Austrian extraction, was employed as a draftsman and surveyor by the East India Company from about 180 ...

Scope & Content:

GANTZ, JOHN (1772-1853)

John Gantz, probably of Austrian extraction, was employed as a draftsman and surveyor by the East India Company from about 1800 to 1803, eventually receiving a government pension. Maps by him are in the Library's collection and four drawings of forts at Bangalore, Ramgherry and Coimbatore, which passed through the salerooms (Sothebys, 17 May 1967, Lot 243), each inscribed 'J.G.', are possibly official survey drawings made by him at the same period. In 1807 he was living in Madras. He had two sons, Justinian and Julius Walter. He is described in the manuscript list of Madras inhabitants dated 25 March 1819 as 'Architect. Native of India'. Of his architectural activities nothing is known unless the houses depicted by him and his son were built by them to their own designs. It is known, however, that he ran a lithographic press in Popham's Broadway, Madras, where he produced ‘The Indian microcosm’ (1827), a set of prints illustrating various trades. The press continued in business: a map of Madras and its suburbs was published by 'Gantz' in 1877. In 1837 he owned a house by the tank in Madras, and Gantz Road, Vyasarpadi, was named after him. He died at his residence, Sydenham Gardens, Vepery.

The work of John Gantz has been constantly confused with that of his son, Justinian (see W. Foster, 'Some foreign European artists in India', ‘Bengal Past and Present,’ xl, October-December 1930, 86-7, where various paintings are incorrectly attributed). In recent years a number of signed paintings by both artists have come into the salerooms and it is now possible to distinguish their styles with some certainty. John Gantz has a sturdier, slightly more classical manner, while his son's is more delicate, often with lively figures and feathery trees. As a rule the father signs himself 'John Gantz' or 'J. Gantz'; his son, 'Just Gantz'.

Bibliography: I. Gantz, 'Another artist of the Picturesque: John Gantz (1772-1852)', ‘The Antique Collector,’ April 1960, 54-7.

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WD136; WD1027

Two views in south India. c.1800.

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WD477; WD551; WD1362-1363; WD2453-2454; WD2773-2774; WD3739

9 drawings of European buildings in Madras. 1811-30.

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WD4205-4212

Eight drawings of the temples and sculptures of Mahabalipuram, c.1825, with inscriptions on reverse of mounts.

Water-colour; 40.8 by 50 cm.

Bequeathed by Mrs. A.C. Anderson, 1988.

Collection Area:

Visual Arts

Hierarchy Tree:

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Record Type (Level):

Fonds

Extent:

19 items

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Start Date:

1799

End Date:

1830

Date Range:

1799-1830

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