George A Elcock was a British artist predominantly known for his gentle interior scenes portraying families in domestic settings but he also produced landscapes and still lifes. During the late 19th century, he exhibited at several venues including at the Suffolk Street Gallery in London. When into his 40s, he switched careers and became a fabric designer.

Exhibited

Dudley Gallery, Manchester City Art Gallery, Royal Society of British Artists (Suffolk Street), Brighton Pavilion Picture Gallery

Timeline

1856

Born in Marylebone, London to Robert Elcock, a lodging house keeper, and Julia M Elcock (nee Pfisterer) who was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

1861

Lived in Marylebone, London with his mother and siblings.

1871

Lived in Paddington, London with his parents and siblings. Worked as a railway clerk for Great Western Railway until around 1875.

1883

Shown at the Brighton Pavilion Picture Gallery. Subsequently reviewed by the Southern Weekly News.

“The gentle craft, No 74, by George A. Elcock, is of a very pretty female disciple of Izaak Walton, engaged at her favourite amusement, under the shadow of a Japanese umbrella; and it is drawn and painted with care.”

1884

Married Sarah Emma Moore in Kensington, London.

1891

Lived in Kensington, London with his wife, three children and sister-in-law. Occupation recorded as artist and painter.

1901

Lived in Croydon, London with his wife and five children. Occupation recorded as fabric designer. His daughter Edith was a dressmaker.

1911

Lived in Croydon, London, with his wife and five children. His son Albert worked as an auctioneer's clerk.

1939

Lived in Croydon, London, with his wife and daughter. Occupation recorded as fabric designer retired.

1946

Died in Croydon, London.