John Gilfillan b. 25 December 1793

Also known as John Alexander Gilfillan
  • Artist (Painter)
After a tumultuous childhood running away to sea, being shipwrecked and press ganged for 8 years, Gilfillan studied art and made it his career. He taught and lectured on art in Glasgow before moving to New Zealand and eventually Australia.
Name
John Gilfillan
Also known as John Alexander Gilfillan
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • University professor
  • Tutor (ANZSIC code: P)
Birth date
25 December 1793
Birth place
Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK
Death date
11 February 1864
Death place
Glasgow Street, Melbourne, VIC, Collingwood Cottage, Glasgow Street, Melbourne, VIC
Death note
Collingwood Cottage
Active Period
  • 1812 - 1859
Arrival
  • 1847
Residence
  • c.1852 - c.1864 Melbourne, VIC
  • c.January 1849 - c.1851 Adelaide, SA
  • c.1847 - c.1848 Sydney, NSW
  • 1841 - 1847 Matarawa Valley, Wanganui, New Zealand
  • c.1823 - c.1841 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • c.1816 - c.1821 Kirkbean, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
  • c.1816 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Training
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870