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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Georgiana Huntly McCrae
1804
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associate of
George Gordon McCrae
1833
Artist, Artist (Printmaker), Artist (Draughtsman)
associate of
William Macleod
1793
Artist (Sculptor), Artist (Painter), Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
associate of
William Strutt
1793
Artist (Painter)

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