John Gilfillan b. 25 December 1793

Also known as John Alexander Gilfillan
  • Artist (Painter)
After a tumultuous childhood running away to sea, being shipwrecked and press ganged for 8 years, Gilfillan studied art and made it his career. He taught and lectured on art in Glasgow before moving to New Zealand and eventually Australia.
associate of
[Royal] South Australian Society of Arts, SA
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associate of
Victorian Society of Fine Arts, VIC
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associate of
Dumfries Burns Club, Scotland, UK
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associate of
Glasgow Dilettanti Society, Scotland, UK
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associate of
Antique Academy of sculptures and casts, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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associate of
Royal Scottish Academy, Scotland, UK
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associate of
Royal Society of Victoria, VIC
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