James Alexander Barrow Linton :: biography at :: at Design and Art Australia Online

James Alexander Barrow Linton b. 9 May 1904

Also known as Jamie Linton

Artist (Glass & metal Artist / Designer),
Artist (Painter),
Artist (Sculptor)

Silversmith, sculptor and painter. He was born in 1904. Immediately after the war Linton was the most accomplished silversmith in Australia with a very busy workshop making major commissions for the East, South and West Coasts, and exhibiting in prestigious exhibitions.

Tags: Metalwork

exhibited at

Australian Gold and Silversmiths 1820-1976

Place: Georges, Melbourne, VIC
Type: Exhibition

exhibited at

Treasures form Australian Churches

Place: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
Type: Exhibition

exhibited at

7 Designers

Date: 30 September 1948 - 15 October 1948
Place: David Jones Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description: An exhibition of Australian designers curated by Marion Hall Best in her new position as director of the David Jones Art Gallery. (30 September – 15 October, 1948) The exhibitors included James A B Linton (metalsmith), Frances Burke, Gordon Andrews, Steven Kalmar, Richards and Buchanan (fabric), Allan Lowe (potter) and Professor George Korody (Artes Studio). Images and expanded entry available from http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=161627#ixzz2uthdRnSG
Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Non-Commercial
Type: Exhibition
Website: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=161627&utm_source=api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=828f4d948d537cf