John Smedley b. 4 March 1841

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Painter)
Late 19th century Sydney born painter and architect whose work was influenced greatly by East Asian modes of painting and drawing. He travelled and lived much of his life throughout Japan, Hong Kong and China, learning from and contributing to these communities through his artistic and architectural practice.
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associate of
Art Society of New South Wales
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associate of
Storey & Son, architects and civil engineers
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associate of
Technical University ('Daigakko')
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associate of
New South Wales Institute of Architects
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associate of
Chinese Imperial Government
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Related collections
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW (collected in)