Julian Ashton

Australian artist (1851-1942)
Person human Q6306955
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Julian Ashton

Summary

Julian Ashton is a human[1]. Born in Addlestone[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1851[3]. He passed away in Bondi[4]. He died on April 27, 1942[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], etcher[8], and wood engraver[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Julian Ashton's place of birth was Addlestone[2].
  • Julian Ashton died in Bondi[4].
  • Julian Ashton was born on January 27, 1851[3].
  • Julian Ashton died on April 27, 1942[5].
  • Julian Ashton is buried at Northern Suburbs Crematorium[11].
  • Julian Ashton's father was Thomas Briggs Ashton[12].
  • Julian Ashton's mother was Henrietta Rossi[13].
  • Among Julian Ashton's spouses was Eliza Ann Pugh[14].
  • A child of Julian Ashton was Julian Howard Ashton[15].
  • Julian Ashton held citizenship in Australia[16].
  • Julian Ashton's professions included painter[6].
  • Julian Ashton's professions included writer[7].
  • Julian Ashton's professions included etcher[8].
  • Julian Ashton's professions included wood engraver[9].
  • Julian Ashton's education included a stint at Totnes Grammar School[17].
  • Julian Ashton was educated at West London School of Art[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian Ashton is Il Penseroso, 1894 watercolour[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian Ashton is L'Allegro, 1894 watercolour[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian Ashton is Le Papillon, 1894 watercolour[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian Ashton is "Sunset". Dawes Point, Circular Quay, Sydney, 1888 watercolour[22].
  • Julian Ashton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Julian Ashton is recorded as male[24].
  • Julian Ashton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Julian Ashton is associated with the Heidelberg School movement[26].
  • Julian Ashton's Commons category is recorded as Julian Ashton[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Julian Ashton's place of birth was Addlestone[2]. He was born on January 27, 1851[3]. His father was Thomas Briggs Ashton[12]. His mother was Henrietta Rossi[13].

Education

Educated at Totnes Grammar School[17] and West London School of Art[18], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 1861[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], etcher[8], and wood engraver[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Il Penseroso, 1894 watercolour[19], L'Allegro, 1894 watercolour[20], Le Papillon, 1894 watercolour[21], and "Sunset". Dawes Point, Circular Quay, Sydney, 1888 watercolour[22].

Recognition

Julian Ashton received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].

Personal Life

Julian Ashton was married to Eliza Ann Pugh[14]. A child of him was Julian Howard Ashton[15].

Death and Burial

Julian Ashton died on April 27, 1942[5]. He died in Bondi[4]. Burial took place at Northern Suburbs Crematorium[11].

Why It Matters

Julian Ashton has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Julian Ashton born?

Julian Ashton's place of birth was Addlestone[2].

Where did Julian Ashton die?

Julian Ashton died in Bondi[4].

Who were Julian Ashton's parents?

Julian Ashton's father was Thomas Briggs Ashton[12]. Julian Ashton's mother was Henrietta Rossi[13].

Who was Julian Ashton married to?

Julian Ashton's spouses include Eliza Ann Pugh[14].

What did Julian Ashton do for work?

Julian Ashton worked as painter[6], writer[7], etcher[8], and wood engraver[9].

Where did Julian Ashton go to school?

Julian Ashton was educated at Totnes Grammar School[17] and West London School of Art[18].

What awards did Julian Ashton receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Sydney. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Sydney. Retrieved . trove.nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Peerage. Retrieved . trove.nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved . trove.nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Nineteenth century New Zealand artists: a guide and handbook
    Place of birth Addlestone
    Notable work
    Sibling George Rossi Ashton
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