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.
Tags: landscape painter
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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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Other occupations
  • auctioneer c.1888 - c.1900-1909 auctioneer, Geelong Victoria , Australia
  • c.1888 - c.1900-1909 auctioneer, Geelong Victoria , Australia
Arrivals
  • c.1890 (source not cited from dates of paintings listed AASD a few 1890,1893,1896 most post1898 or later, last dated 1934 )
  • c.1898 (source not cited from dates of paintings listed AASD)
  • (listed as artist )
Trainings
  • No known training, -