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.
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associate of
[Royal] South Australian Society of Arts, SA
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associate of
Academy of Arts, Adelaide, SA
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associate of
Royal Art Society, London
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associate of
Adelaide Easel Club, SA
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associate of
Royal Drawing Society, London
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