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
Julian Ashton
Artist
associate of
Henry Moore
Other occupation
parent of
Will Ashton
Artist, Curator
parent of
Sir John William Ashton
1859
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Sir John William Ashton
1859
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
May Grigg
1859
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Hans Heysen
1859
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Lisette Anna Kohlhagen
1859
Artist, Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)
associate of
John H. Leonard
1859
Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
associate of
Emily Meston
1859
Artist (Draughtsman), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Marie Tuck
1859
Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Painter)

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