A. M. Gauci (op. 1848 – 1880’s)

Animal Painter and Engraver from London

A. M. Gauci was an animal painter and engraver. His father and brother were lithographers in London, which influenced his early exposure to art and engraving techniques.

Notable Works and Contributions

• Engraved many illustrations of Shorthorn cattle for the ‘Coates Herd Book’ (1863–1867)
• Contributed one plate to ‘A Comparative View of the English Racer and Saddle Horse’ (1836)
• Engraved ‘The Age’ (of the coach) after the work by C.C. Henderson

Family and Background

• Father and brother were established lithographers in London
• Worked primarily as an animal painter and engraver