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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  • [Royal] South Australian Society of Arts, SA (associate of)
  • Academy of Arts, Adelaide, SA (associate of)
  • Royal Art Society, London (associate of)
  • Adelaide Easel Club, SA (associate of)
  • Royal Drawing Society, London (associate of)
  • [Royal] South Australian Society of Arts, SA (associate of)
  • Academy of Arts, Adelaide, SA (associate of)
  • Royal Art Society, London (associate of)
  • Adelaide Easel Club, SA (associate of)