Samuel McCloy

Samuel McCloy was born in Lisburn (1831-1904) and was known for his genre and figure paintings. He studied for a time in Belfast at the School of Design, whilst also serving an apprenticeship at an engravers firm, before travelling to London to study with the Central School at Somerset House. Soon after he was appointed Master of the Waterford School of Art, it was here that he met his wife and fellow artist E. L. Harris.
Aside from painting, McCloy earned income through various designing jobs and providing illustrations for London News and Marcus Ward, a well-known Belfast publishing firm. He exhibited at the Royal Hibernian Academy, with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and in several other London exhibitions.