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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Name
James Ashton
Also known as J. Ashton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
c.1859
Birth place
Isle of Man, UK
Birth note
some references give date as 1860
Death date
1935
Active Period
  • c.1881 - c.1927
Arrival
  • c.1884
Residence
  • c.1884 - c.1935 Norwood, Adelaide, SA
  • c.1881 - c.1884 York, England, UK
  • c.1859 - c.1881 Isle of Man, UK
Training
  • York School of Art, York, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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