James Ashton b. c.1859

Also known as J. Ashton
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Influential Federation era Adelaide painter, illustrator and art teacher. Ashton, the father of painter Will Ashton, is best known for establishing the Academy of Arts, Adelaide, which he directed until 1927.
creator of
Toilers of the Deep
 
creator of
Granite Island. Port Victor
 
creator of
Early Morning, Onkaparinga River
 
creator of
Home, Sweet Home
 
creator of
Old Age
 
creator of
Evening at Knightsbridge
 
creator of
Ships in a Storm