CAMBRIDGE, Allan Bowles 1847–1911

Christchurch artist, portrait painter and colourer of photographs. Born Norfolk, studied art with Ambrosine and with Jerome ARA. Exhibited with RA. By 1872 was picture dealer in Christchurch and held art union of his paintings. Listed as artist Christchurch 1880–1900 Wise's, with studio in Hereford Street. In 1886 a painting by Cambridge was on loan at CSA Ex; he exhibited with them 1887–92; 1892 showed portrait of William Pember Reeves, then President of the Society. Exhibited: NZ Industrial Ex, Wtn 1885. Represented: Canterbury Museum, Canterbury Library.