Julian Ashton
1851–1942 · Australian · 27 artworks
RealismImpressionismplein air paintingrealistic portraitureatmospheric perspectivemuted color palettesdepiction of Australian landscape
artist bio
Julian Ashton was a prominent English-born Australian artist and art teacher, known for his contributions to Australian Impressionism and Realism. He played a crucial role in fostering artistic talent through his art school in Sydney, influencing generations of Australian artists.
what you'll learn
Studying Ashton's work allows students to understand the transition from Realism to Impressionism in Australian art, and to appreciate the depiction of Australian landscapes and portraiture. Students can learn about capturing light and atmosphere, and the importance of accurate representation in art.
related: Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts
27 artworks
Evening, Merri Creek
1882
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Old houses, Cumberland Street
1901
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Shoalhaven River, junction with Broughton Creek, New South Wales
1891
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Boatman on the Hawkesbury River, at Cole and Candle Creek, near Akuna Bay
1883
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The Hon. Henry Gullett MLC
1905
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Aboriginal family group
1886
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A waterhole on the Hawkesbury River
1885
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The ferry
1893
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Cambridge St., looking towards the Argyle Cut
1901
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Tamarama Beach, forty years ago, a summer morning
1899
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Circular Quay, Sydney
1888
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Clyde St, Miller's Point
1901
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Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney
1893
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The Ball Dress
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Back of old house, Clyde St Miller's Point
1895
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Mosman's Bay
1888
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My mother
1883
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Life in London
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Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney
1893
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Sentry-box Reach, Hawkesbury River, New South Wales
1886
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The Corner of the Paddock
1888
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A solitary ramble
1888
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Portrait of Louis Buvelot
1880
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Terrigal Headland, New South Wales
1892
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The everlasting hills
1904
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The Reverend Canon Boyce
1917
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Study of Alice Muskett
1893
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