Elizabeth Testar b. 1819

Also known as Elizabeth Turner
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Painter)
Elizabeth Testar (née Turner) was a painter and singer. In 1850 she arrived with her husband Thomas in Victoria. Testar became one of Melbourne's principal singers, taking the soprano part at weekly concerts held at the Mechanics Institute. Her obituarist in the Argus stated that she had become best-known for her charity work but added, 'many old colonists will remember with pleasure her artistic
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associate of
Henry Holmes
Artist (Painter)
sibling of
Mary Turner
Other occupation
spouse of
Thomas Testar
Other occupation
associate of
Eugène von Guérard
1819
Artist (Painter)

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References [<ExternalResource: (23 January 1891), 'Mrs. Testar: A forgotten prima donna', Table Talk.>]