Biography
Frederick James Porter (b. Auckland, New Zealand 1883 - d. 1944) studied painting with C. F. Goldie and then around 1907 he went to Melbourne to study art and thence to Paris to the Academie Julian for three years. He worked in England as a professional artist and was a draughtsman and designer for the British Government during WWI. Porter was a member of the London Group from 1916 and Vice - President from 1925–35. He painted in France and England. He painted landscapes and still lifes and snowscapes. In 1927 he shared a show with Roger Fry at Lefevre Gallery and was associated with the Bloomsbury Group.
