Samuel Elyard b. 9 May 1817

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Influenced by his teacher John Skinner Prout and by Conrad Martens, Elyard favoured picturesque buildings, street scenes and landscapes. He was a colourful figure who at various times claimed to be the biblical Elijah and the King of Australia.
Name
Samuel Elyard
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
  • Public servant (ANZSIC code: 75)
Birth date
9 May 1817
Birth place
Isle of Wight, UK
Death date
23 October 1910
Death place
Nowra, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1836 - c.1895
Arrival
  • 18 December 1821 (ship 'John Bull.')
Residence
  • March 1869 - 23 October 1910 Nowra, NSW
  • c.1867 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • c.1841 - c.1843 Studied under John Skinner Prout
  • c.1830 Studied under William Nicholas
  • c.1827 John Dunmore Lang's Australian College, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1826 Mr Gilchrist's School, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870