MADDEN, JOHN MACINTOSH (1856-1923) was born at Wakefield, Yorkshire, commenced painting when quite young, and afterwards studied at the South Kensington School of Art, where he won many diplomas. In 1877 he came to New Zealand, and he was for some decades prominent in artistic circles in Christchurch. In 1893 he founded the Palette Club, which was of great assistance to artists. Madden was art master at Christ's College for 25 years. He exhibited at the exhibitions regularly, and also occasionally at the Royal Academy. Examples of his work appear in several of the leading galleries in New Zealand. Madden died in Apr 1923.

Lyttelton Times, 30 Apr 1923.

Reference: Volume 2, page 25

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