Julian Ashton

Julian Ashton (1851–1942) was an Australian painter, writer and etcher.

Also recorded as Julian R. Ashton; Julian Rossi Ashton.

Overview

Born at Addlestone in 1851, died at Bondi in 1942.

In detail

Julian Ashton studied at Totnes Grammar School and West London School of Art. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Heidelberg School.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Sydney.

Works named in the authority record are Il Penseroso, 1894 watercolour, L'Allegro, 1894 watercolour, Le Papillon, 1894 watercolour and "Sunset". Dawes Point, Circular Quay, Sydney, 1888 watercolour.

Work by Julian Ashton is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Australian National Maritime Museum, Wollongong Art Gallery, Geelong Art Gallery and Art Gallery of South Australia.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Julian Ashton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6306955: Julian Ashton

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