Peter Schourup b. 1837

Also known as Niels Peter Schourup
  • Artist (Photographer)
Peter Schourup emigrated from Denmark to South Australia in 1862-1863, settling in Port Adelaide. Trained as an artist and cartographer, he learnt photography from Professor Hall, a Danish emigrant who specialised in portraiture. Shourup became well known for his shipping views and scenes of Port Adelaide, and several of his images were included in the South Australian exhibit at the London International Exhibition of 1873.