James Ashton b. c.1859

Also known as J. Ashton
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Influential Federation era Adelaide painter, illustrator and art teacher. Ashton, the father of painter Will Ashton, is best known for establishing the Academy of Arts, Adelaide, which he directed until 1927.
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exhibited at
South Australian Society of Arts
Place
Adelaide, SA
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Type
Exhibition
Society of Artists Commonwealth Exhibition
Date
1901
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition
Date
1888 - 1889
Place
Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition

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