Marshall Claxton b. 1813

Also known as Marshal Claxton
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, modeller and amateur photographer born in England. Resident of NSW and Victoria he was a prolific painter and 'national benefit'. He is represented in the collections of many of Australia and England's major public galleries.
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Name
Marshall Claxton
Also known as Marshal Claxton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1813
Birth place
Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Death date
28 July 1881
Death place
155 Carlton Road, Maida Vale, London, England, UK
Active Period
  • 1838 - 1881
Arrival
  • September 1850 (Sydney, NSW.)
Residence
  • 1859 - 28 July 1881 London, England, UK
  • c.22 September 1854 - c.1859 Calcutta (Kolkotta), India
  • c.1853 Banyule, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC
  • September 1850 - 22 September 1854 Sydney, NSW
  • 1840 - September 1850 England, UK
  • c.1837 - c.1840 Rome, Italy
  • c.1813 - c.1837 Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Training
  • c.26 April 1831 - c.1837 Royal Academy Schools, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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