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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On the Hawkesbury, N.S.W
 
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Bend in the Creek
 
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A Threatening Morning
 
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Broken Bay
 
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Summer Idyll
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To North Head Sydney Harbour
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Scene on the Hawkesbury
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Mosman's Bay
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Neutral Bay (Fishing in the river)
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Evening Merri Creek
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Sydney Harbour
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The Student
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Thinner she might have been
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