James Chesterfield b. c.1884

Also known as James Chesterfield Brangwyn
  • Artist (Painter)
James Chesterfield was a Brisbane-based artist who had been born in France and raised in England. He worked as a sign-writer for a time and served on the committee of the Royal Queensland Art Society from 1931-32.
Name
James Chesterfield
Also known as James Chesterfield Brangwyn
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Sign-writer (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
c.1884
Birth place
France
Death date
26 May 1962
Burial place
Brisbane, QLD
Active Period
  • 1911 - 1943
Arrival
  • c.1911
Residence
  • 1880-1889 Abergavenny, UK
  • 1880-1889 Coast of Cornwall, UK
  • c.1884- France
  • c.1913 - c.1962 Brisbane, QLD
Training
  • Awarded a twelve-month scholarship to study in France., Truro Art School, Cornwall, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • British
  • French
Languages
  • English