Marshall Claxton b. 1813

Also known as Marshal Claxton
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, modeller and amateur photographer born in England. Resident of NSW and Victoria he was a prolific painter and 'national benefit'. He is represented in the collections of many of Australia and England's major public galleries.
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painter, modeller and amateur photographer, was born in Bolton, Lancashire, son of Rev. Marshall Claxton, a Wesleyan Methodist minister, and his wife Diana.

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1992
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2011

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  • The Free Seat (creator of)
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  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)
  • Fine Art Exhibition (None)
  • Australian Museum exhibition (None)
  • Victorian Fine Arts Society (None)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Houses of Parliament (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)
  • British Institution (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)
  • British Institution (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Houses of Parliament (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)
  • British Institution (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (None)
  • Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition (None)
  • Fine Art Exhibition (None)
  • Australian Museum exhibition (None)
  • Victorian Fine Arts Society (None)
  • London International Exhibition (None)