S. John Ross b. 24 April 1919

Also known as John Ross
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
With a career lasting sixty years, US born S. John Ross was one of the last silhouette artists working in Australia.
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Name
S. John Ross
Also known as John Ross
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Soldier (Soldier The artist was a member of the armed forces of the USA during WW2. The artist came to Australia in 1942 as a soldier.)
Birth date
24 April 1919
Birth place
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Death date
24 August 2008
Death note
Previously published as 2008-08-25 (Date corrected April 2009)
Active Period
  • 1930 - 2008
Arrival
  • 1942
Residence
  • c.1945 - c.2008 Blue Mountains, NSW
Training
  • Detroit, Michigan, USA
Cultural Heritage
  • American
Languages
  • English
Copyright
  • Ross, S. John

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References [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (August 2008), 'S. John Ross, the silhouette man', Australiana Society.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (18 August 2009) 'Information sourced from'.>] [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>]