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
creator of
The Writing Lesson
 
creator of
The World, the Flesh, and the Devil
 
creator of
Rachel at the Well
 
creator of
Fern Gatherer
 
creator of
(Lady Hamilton)
 
creator of
Robinetta
 
creator of
The Assumption of the Virgin (after Murillo)