Samuel Rayner

Samuel Rayner
Born15 April 1806
Died1879(1879-00-00) (aged 72–73)
NationalityBritish
SpouseAnn Rayner
ChildrenLouise Rayner and other artists

Samuel A. Rayner (15 April 1806 – 1879) was an English landscape artist, known for his paintings of buildings and their interiors, including abbeys, churches and old mansions.[1] He achieved the distinction of having a work accepted for exhibition at the Royal Academy at the age of 15. His wife, Ann Rayner, was an engraver on Ashford Black Marble and six of their children went on to be professional artists.

  1. ^ "Rayner, Samuel". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.