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| Gilbert Gaul at Fall Creek Falls |
| A commercial and popular success during the late 1800's, Gilbert Gaul lived in Van Buren county (in what is now Fall Creek Falls). Gaul was a noted painter featuring realistic Civil War, western, and Native American scenes. He was featured quite prolifically in Harper's Magazine and Century magazine, and built an impressive following. Gaul became the youngest member, at age 27, of the National Academy of Design in 1882. Gaul inherited 5,000 acres from his uncle in 1881, and built a cabin and studio in Van Buren county, Tennessee. His property was located within the present boundry of Fall Creek Falls just south of Youth Camp 2. Gaul continued to paint western and military scenes while living in Van Buren, but he also began to feature nature and local life in his work, influenced by the beauty and people of the area. The Gilbert Gaul room at the park's Taft Village Area contains some of Gaul's Prints and history, and is a nice meeting room for groups. Contact the park for information on usage. |
| Van Buren County, Tennessee 1879 By Gilbert Gaul Charleston Renaissance Gallery www.fineartsouth.com |
Photo of Gilbert Gaul
| Tennessee Evening: Cabin with Figures" By Gilbert Gaul |
| Gilbert Gaul Room |
| Gilbert Gaul sign near the entrance to Youth Camp 2 |
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