Richard Read, Senior Britain, Australia, New Zealand, c1765-after 1827
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About Richard Read, Senior
Richard Read (Senior) was born in London around 1765 and arrived in Australia in 1813 as a convict. Granted a ticket of leave later in the year, he went on to become a portrait and historical painter in Sydney, painting several portraits of Governor Macquarie and other dignitaries. He was granted a full pardon in 1825 and is believed to have left Australia at this time. His work is represented in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, National Library of Australia and Mitchell Library.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 3 works offered for sale.
Richard Read, Senior is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 816
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 658
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 358
Artists' Resale Royalty
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