About John Cornwell
Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 89–90). John Cornwell was an Australian sculptor.
John Cornwell (1930–2020) was an Australian painter and sculptor. After studies at the National Art School, he began painting professionally in the 1970s, though his best-known work is the bronze statue of Matthew Flinders' ship's cat Trim (cat), which was installed outside the Mitchell Library (Australia) in 1996 by commission of the State Library of New South Wales, after collection "by public subscription by Trim's admirers". His work also features at Rotary Park at Storm Bay (Kiama). In later life he lived in Kiama.
Trim's statue by John Cornwell behind Matthew Flinders's own in Sydney, Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cornwell?
Australian painter and sculptor
When was John Cornwell born?
John Cornwell was born in 1930.
When did John Cornwell die?
John Cornwell died in 2020.
What was John Cornwell's occupation?
John Cornwell was a sculptor.
What nationality was John Cornwell?
John Cornwell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cornwell (artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cornwell. https://biography.guide/john-cornwell-sculptor/
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