Myra Felton b. 15 April 1835

Also known as Miss M. Felton
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
A professional photographer, portrait painter and published author, Felton began her career working as a colour finisher in various Sydney photographic galleries. Thereafter, between photography and portrait painting, (sometimes combining both), she successfully established her own art academy and nurtured many prize-winning students. A regular exhibitor herself, Felton's work regularly attracted the considered praise of the newspaper critics.
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Name
Myra Felton
Also known as Miss M. Felton
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Drawing teacher
  • Professional photographer
  • Writer
Birth date
15 April 1835
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
c.13 July 1920
Death place
Paddington, Sydney, NSW, Paddington, Sydney, NSW?
Burial place
Waverley Cemetery, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1850 - c.1888
Arrival
  • 27 September 1839 (Arrived Sydney, NSW aboard the Royal Admiral)
Residence
  • c.1900 - c.1920 Paddington, Sydney, NSW
  • 1839 - 1920 Sydney, NSW
  • 1835 - 1839 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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