Julian Rossi Ashton b. 27 January 1851

Also known as J. R. A.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Founder of the Julian Ashton Art School. Ashton dominated artistic circles in Sydney for over fifty years. He re-established the Society of Artists of which he was President from 1907-1921.
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associate of
Victorian Academy of Arts
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associate of
[Royal] Art Society of New South Wales
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associate of
New South Wales Art Society
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associate of
New South Wales Society of Artists, NSW
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associate of
Académie Julian, Sydney, NSW
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associate of
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
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  • Gallery Owner (Gallery Owner established the Fine Arts Gallery in Bligh Street in 1911 with Harley Griffiths senior and Hardy Wilson)
  • Art teacher and founder of the Sydney [later Julian Ashton] Art School (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • freelance illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Gallery Owner (Gallery Owner established the Fine Arts Gallery in Bligh Street in 1911 with Harley Griffiths senior and Hardy Wilson)
  • Art teacher and founder of the Sydney [later Julian Ashton] Art School (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • freelance illustrator