J F Norton b. 1861

Also known as John Frederick Norton
  • Artist (Painter)
J F Norton was a prolific early 20th century Melbourne painter of landscapes evoking the settler era. His training unknown and he seems not to have exhibited or participated in art societies.
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John Frederick Norton was a prolific painter from c 1898-1932 of mostly bush or pastoral landscapes evoking earlier settler era scenes. He was possibly an auctioneer in Geelong prior to moving to Melbourne

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Residences
  • 1900-1909 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic. (from c1910-28 88 Barrow st Brunswick then 52 Barrow st)
  • 1900-1909 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic. (from c1910 88 Barrow st Brunswick)