Daniel Meyer Altson b. 1881

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Younger brother of painter Abbey Alston, Daniel Alston was an etcher and painter who studied design and painting at the National Gallery of Victoria Schools. In 1902 he won the annual NGV Travelling Scholarship and left for Paris where he undertook further study at l'Ecole des Beaux Arts and Colarossi's. Alston never returned to Australia.

painter, decorative painter and etcher, was born in Middlesborough, North England, younger brother of Abbey Alston . He came to Australia in 1888. Having been awarded a scholarship at the age of 16, he studied at NGV Schools (Design 1894-98, Painting 1898-1902). In 1902 he followed his brother in winning the NGV Travelling Scholarship and going to Paris. He studied at l’Ecole des Beaux Arts and at Colarossi’s. By 1925 he had settled in London where he spent the rest of his life and where he died.

Alston exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Paris Salon and in the English provinces.

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Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007