Julian Ashton
(1851–1942) Australian artist (1851-1942)
Julian Ashton (Australia, 1851–1942) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Julian Ashton belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Julian Ashton was born in Addlestone and died in Bondi. Julian Ashton trained at Totnes Grammar School and West London School of Art. Julian Ashton worked in Sydney. Wikidata associates Julian Ashton with Heidelberg School. Julian Ashton was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
The best-known works include ‘Il Penseroso, 1894 watercolour’, ‘L'Allegro, 1894 watercolour’, ‘Le Papillon, 1894 watercolour’, and ‘"Sunset". Dawes Point, Circular Quay, Sydney, 1888 watercolour’. The catalogue has 18 works by Julian Ashton with free images. The dated works span the years 1876–1925. Works by Julian Ashton are held by several collections, among them Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, and Art Gallery of South Australia.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Ernst Josephson, Charles Sprague Pearce, Gustav Schönleber, William Lionel Wyllie, and George Mosson.