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.
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exhibited at
Royal Scottish Academy
Place
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
Victorian Exhibition of Fine Arts
Date
October 1861
Place
105 Collins Street East, Melbourne, VIC
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Type
Exhibition
South Australian Society of Arts
Date
1857
Place
Adelaide, South Australia
Description
Type
Exhibition
Victorian Exhibition of Art
Date
1856
Place
Melbourne, Victoria
Description
Type
Exhibition
Great Exhibition
Date
1851
Place
Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, England, UK
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Type
Exhibition

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