S. John Ross b. 24 April 1919

Also known as John Ross
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
With a career lasting sixty years, US born S. John Ross was one of the last silhouette artists working in Australia.
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  • received
    Royal Agricultural Society of NSW 'Show Legend Award'
    Dates
    2007
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    This award was established in 2001 by the RAS (NSW) to honour individuals that have made a significant impact on the Sydney RAS show. Only one 'Show Legend’ award is presented each year.

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References [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (August 2008), 'S. John Ross, the silhouette man', Australiana Society.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (18 August 2009) 'Information sourced from'.>, <ExternalResource: (9 February 2006), 'John Ross: The Silhouette man', ABC Radio National (Verbatim radio programme).>] [<ExternalResource: Meacham, Steve (5 January 2005), 'The silhouette man of Luna Park cuts a fine figure', Sydney Morning Herald, p.7, This newspaper feature includes a 2005 photograph of the artist by James Alcock.>, <ExternalResource: 'interview and various press features'.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (August 2008), 'S. John Ross, the silhouette man', Australiana Society.>, <ExternalResource: Clifford-Smith, Silas (18 August 2009) 'Information sourced from'.>]