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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References [<ExternalResource: (August 2000), 'Australia 2000', Sotheby's catalogue, 15-16 August, Sydney, NSW, lot 328.>, <ExternalResource: Davies, Alan and Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photography 1841-1900', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Felton, Myra (1887), 'Eena Romney, or, Word-Pictures of Home-Life in New South Wales', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Morrison, F. (ed.) (1888), 'The Aldine Centenary History of New South Wales', Sydney, New South Wales.>, <ExternalResource: (25 February 1859), Sydney, NSW : Herald.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Bruce, C.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Chapman, W.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Lennon, J.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Felton, Prue.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Felton, Frank.>] [<ExternalResource: (August 2000), 'Australia 2000', Sotheby's catalogue, 15-16 August, Sydney, NSW, lot 328.>]