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William Griffith b. c.1808

Also known as J. Griffiths
  • Artist (Painter)
Colonial portrait painter who lived and worked in Parramatta, NSW. He set up a successful portrait studio there and introduced the novel idea of payment by instalment, thus allowing citizens from all classes the opportunity to have their likenesses taken.
  • Biographical Data b. c.1808 None
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 7 people
  • Groups 2 groups
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  • Exhibitions 2 exhibitions
  • Collections 6 collections
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  • References 12 references
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Society for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Australia
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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 1992
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