"Ellen was married to Henry Sarjeant and it was most likely her influence that encouraged Henry to pursue his interests in the art world.As well as acquiring works for the Sarjeant Gallery collection on their trips to Europe, Ellen and her second husband John Armstrong Neame were both accomplished artists. Ellen was also a member of the Wanganui Arts and Crafts Society. She held regular biannual exhibitions in Leicester Square, London, where Queen Mary was rumoured to have purchased at least one of her paintings at each exhibition."
- Jamie Ross, for 'My Choice' exhibition series, May 2022

Portrait of Ellen Neame, formerly Ellen Sarjeant (née Stewart), wife of Henry Sarjeant. She and her second husband, John Armstrong Neame, purchased many of the early works in the Sarjeant Gallery collection on their trips to England and Europe.