James Shaw (artist)

James Shaw (12 January 1815 – 1 September 1881) was a Scottish painter, photographer, engraver, lithographer, surveyor, and lawyer. He was also an early colonist of South Australia.[1]

For the American artist, see Jim Shaw (artist). For other people, see James Shaw.

1836
1860
1875

Biography

Shaw was born on 12 January 1815 at Dumfries, Scotland to James and Isabella Shaw. His father was a clerk and proofreader who painted for pleasure.

Shaw went to Edinburgh Royal High School, and then studied law at the University of Edinburgh.

In September 1836, sponsored by Justice Thomas McCornock, he left Edinburgh for Jamaica to be a bookkeeper. He painted in his free time. When people realized his talent, they started to ask him for commissions. In 1841, he became a surveyor and began taking portrait commissions.

In 1847, Shaw learned photography and became a photographer.

He married Janet Liddle Paterson on 5 July 1850. Together, they moved to Adelaide in South Australia.

In 1857, he showed some of his paintings at the first exhibition of the South Australian Society of Arts, of which he was a founding member. He received an honorable mention. He continued to paint and exhibit his works until 1871.

Art

The Art Gallery of South Australia holds the major collection of his work.

Some of James Shaw's works from the 1860s:

References
  1. "James Shaw: biography at Design and Art Australia Online". www.daao.org.au. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. Lunatic Asylum, North Terrace - List: Others: , , Photos: 1869, 1870, 1875, 1887
    1935 photos: Former Lunatic Asylum, Old Lunatic Asylum, East of Botanic Gardens
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