!!!Gaul, Franz Xaver, geb. 1837

b. Vienna, July 27, 1837, 
d. Vienna, July 3, 1906, painter of portraits, historical and genre 
scenes; son of Franz  Gaul, brother of Gustav  Gaul. Began his career 
with battle paintings, became interested in the theatre; 1868-1879 
costume painter at the two Viennese court theatres, 1879-1900 senior 
technical inspector and head of the decor and costumes department of 
the court opera; created a number of scenes, independent show ballets 
and festivals; established an extensive collection of costumes, 
costume illustrations; cartoonist (mainly sketches of actors and the 
court theatres).

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