William Elmer
(January 6, 1762 - 1799) |
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portraiture, still life Art Work
| Name: |
William Elmer |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Place of Birth: |
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| Nationality: |
British |
| Birth: |
January 6, 1762 |
| Death: |
1799 |
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Quick Facts
| Known For: |
portraiture, still life |
| Medium: |
oil painting |
| Method: |
oil painting |
| Style: |
Realism |
| Fine Art Profession(s): |
Painter
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Biography
| William Elmer was primarily a still life painter, though he also produced occasional portraits. He was the son of Stephen Elmer, and also his follower. The artist was born January 6th 1762. A mezzotint of him as a schoolboy by B. Clowes is dated 1772. He Entered RA Schools in 1782. He Exhibited SA 1778-80 RA 1783-84 and 1797-99. From 1788 to 1796, he worked in Ireland with some success, and then returned to Farnham by 1797. He was not heard of after 1799. |
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