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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.
  • Biographical Data b. 15 April 1835 England, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 20 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 5 works
  • Exhibitions 4 exhibitions
  • Collections 6 collections
  • Recognitions
  • References 10 references
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Mother and Child
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(Portrait of Samuel Wensley Blackall, Governor of Queensland)
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creator of
William Pitt Faithfull
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(Portrait of the late Dr Woolley)
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creator of
Coloured Drawing of the late G.V. Brooke
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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 1992
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