John Robertson Tranthim-Fryer b. 1858

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Tasmanian born sculptor and art teacher. He returned from London to settle in Victoria where he became first Director of Swinburne Technical College in 1908, then founding council member of the Society of Arts and Crafts of Victoria in 1908.
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associate of
Victorian Artists' Society
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associate of
Art Society of Tasmania
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associate of
Hobart Technical College
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associate of
Farmer and Brindleys
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associate of
Sale School of Mines
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associate of
Horsham Working Men's College
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associate of
Gordon Technical College
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associate of
Swinburne Technical College
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associate of
Society of Arts and Crafts of Victoria
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associate of
Collegiate School
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associate of
Yarra Sculptors Society
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References [<ExternalResource: (1894), 'A chat in Mr Tranthim-Fryer's studio', Hobart, Tas.: Mercury, 11-08/11-09, cited Backhouse.>, <ExternalResource: Backhouse, Sue (1988), 'Tasmanian Artists of the 20th century', Hobart, Tas.>, <ExternalResource: Scarlett, Ken (1980), 'Australian sculptors', West Melbourne, Vic : Nelson.>, <ExternalResource: McCulloch, Alan (1984), 'Encyclopedia of Australian Art', Melbourne, Vic : Hutchinson of Australia (2nd edition).>] [<ExternalResource: (1894), 'A chat in Mr Tranthim-Fryer's studio', Hobart, Tas.: Mercury, 11-08/11-09, cited Backhouse.>]