Johannes Theodor Müller

Johannes Theodor Müller (28 November 1873 – 15 March 1953) also known as John Theodore Muller, was a German-Australian sculptor, best known for his carvings on the sandstone walls of University of Queensland's Great Court at its St Lucia campus in Brisbane.

Life and career

According to Müller's biographer, John East, information about Müller's life is scanty because all his records were destroyed in a fire at his home on 5 July 1952.

Müller continued to work on the decorations until 1951 when ill-health forced him to take a break for several months. In April 1952 illness prevented him from doing any more work.

Personal life

In January 1905, Müller married Kate Rose, a teacher who was 10 years younger than Müller. They had two children: a son, Max, in 1906, and a daughter, Louise, in 1907.

Müller died on 15 March 1953; Kate died on 26 July 1953.