John Smedley b. 4 March 1841

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Painter)
Late 19th century Sydney born painter and architect whose work was influenced greatly by East Asian modes of painting and drawing. He travelled and lived much of his life throughout Japan, Hong Kong and China, learning from and contributing to these communities through his artistic and architectural practice.
Name
John Smedley
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
4 March 1841
Birth place
Sydney, NSW
Death date
1903
Death place
Shanghai, China
Active Period
  • 1856 - 1903
Residence
  • 1894 - 1903 China
  • 1891 - 1894 Japan
  • 1880 - 1891 Sydney, NSW
  • 1876 - 1880 Japan
  • c.1876- Sydney, NSW
  • 1872 - 1876 Yokohama, Japan
  • c.1866 - c.1872 Hong Kong, China
  • 1841 - 1866 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870