James A. Read

Also known as J. R., Read, R, J. T. Read, James Alexander Read
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist
James A. Read's "Punch" covers depicted his local imitation of London's Mr Punch dispensing 'Fun' from 'his inexhaustible bottle'. Read was also accredited for the 'grotesque' figures on the music cover for the quadrille, Volunteers' March, published in January 1855.
Name
James A. Read
Also known as:
  • J. R.
  • Read
  • R
  • J. T. Read (possible attribution)
  • James Alexander Read (possible attribution)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist
Death date
1897
Death place
Manly, Sydney, NSW
Death note
possible attribution
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1857
Residence
  • c.1849 - c.1855 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions