Thomas Ellerby: A Portraitist of Regency London Thomas Ellerby (10 January 1797 – 4 April 1861) emerged as a prominent figure in the artistic landscape of Victorian England, primarily recognized for his captivating portraits that graced the halls of The Royal Academy and captured the spirit of the era. Born at Low Pasture Farm, Welburn, Kirkbymoorside, Ellerby’s early life instilled within him an appreciation for observation and meticulous detail—qualities that would become hallmarks of his artistic practice. By 1824, he had relocated to London, establishing himself in Hatton Gardens and swi…