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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Name
J F Norton
Also known as John Frederick Norton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • c.1888 - c.1900-1909 auctioneer, Geelong Victoria , Australia
Tags:
landscape painter
Birth date
1861
Birth place
Geelong, Vic.
Birth note
from age 80 on headstone
Death date
19 September 1941
Death place
Brunswick, Melbourne, Vic.
Burial place
Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Corner Bell and Elizabeth Streets, Preston VIC 3058, Australia
Death note
Church Of England C, Grave 124 with wife Amelia who died 1918
Arrival
  • c.1898 (source not cited from dates of paintings listed AASD)
  • (listed as artist )
Residence
  • 1900-1909 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic. (from c1910 88 Barrow st Brunswick)

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Residences
  • 1900-1909 - 1941 Melbourne, Vic. (from c1910 88 Barrow st Brunswick)
Other occupations
  • c.1888 - c.1900-1909 auctioneer, Geelong Victoria , Australia
  • c.1888 - c.1900-1909
Arrivals
  • c.1898 (source not cited from dates of paintings listed AASD)
  • (listed as artist )