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.
exhibited at
New South Wales Academy of Art exhibition
Date
1873
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
New South Wales Academy of Art exhibition
Date
1872
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
Paris Universal Exhibition
Date
1867
Place
Paris, France
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Sydney Mechanics Institute exhibition
Date
1857
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
Society for the Promotion of the Fine Arts in Australia
Date
1847
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition