Stephen Elmer Ara: A Quiet Master of Still Life and Genre Stephen Elmer Ara (1717 – 1796) was an English painter who quietly established himself as a respected figure within the artistic circles of Surrey during the Georgian era. Though largely overlooked by mainstream art history, Elmer’s meticulous depictions of still life subjects—particularly dead game—and occasional genre scenes offer a valuable glimpse into the visual culture of his time and demonstrate considerable skill in capturing naturalistic detail. His career spanned from humble beginnings as a maltster to achieving recognition…