John Samuel Watkins b. 8 November 1866

Also known as Wattie, J. S. Watkins, Jimmy
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
John Samuel Watkins (1866-1942) was an English born portrait painter. He is best known for operating a popular Sydney based art school during the early decades of the twentieth century.
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associate of
Royal Art Society of NSW
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associate of
Art Society of NSW
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associate of
Society of Artists
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Related events
  • 'J.S. Watkins 1866-1942' (exhibited at)
  • Loan Memorial Exhibition by the late J.S. Watkins (exhibited at)
  • Exhibition of Australian Art (exhibited at)
  • In the picture: creative Australians from the National Library's portrait collection (exhibited at)
  • Exhibition of paintings by Sydney artists and Exhibition of pottery (exhibited at)
  • 'J.S. Watkins 1866-1942' (exhibited at)
  • Loan Memorial Exhibition by the late J.S. Watkins (exhibited at)
  • Exhibition of Australian Art (exhibited at)
  • In the picture: creative Australians from the National Library's portrait collection (exhibited at)