early life and medical background maurice appleby felton, a british artist, was born in hinckley, leicestershire, england in 1803. he received his medical qualifications from glasgow, but no art training is known. this paradox of being both a surgeon and an artist makes his story intriguing. artistic career and notable works felton's artistic career is marked by the significant number of portraits he painted, including one of conrad martens. although it is uncertain whether he practiced as a surgeon after his arrival in sydney in late 1839, his art legacy endures. maurice appleby felton's po…