John Richardson b. 2 May 1818

Also known as RA John Richardson
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
John Richardson, painter, professional photographer and teacher, trained at the Royal Academy, London. He painted scenes from British history and literature, as well as copies after Old Masters such as Reynolds, Teniers, Cuyp, Van Dyck, Rosa and Guercino.
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Name
John Richardson
Also known as RA John Richardson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Lecturer
  • Editor
  • Teacher
Birth date
2 May 1818
Birth place
Islington, London, England, UK
Death date
18 May 1862
Death place
Melbourne, VIC
Active Period
  • 1861 - 1862
  • 1858 - 1860
  • 1836 - 1862
Arrival
  • 1858 (Migrated to Portland, VIC)
Residence
  • 1858 - 1860 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1858 - 1860 Portland, VIC
  • 1860 - 1862 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1818 - 1858 London, England, UK
Training
  • c.1836 - c.1858 Royal Academy, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related recognitions
  • Portrait commissions at Portland of Police Magistrate E. Manning, and members of his own family. (received)
  • Awarded silver medal in 1843 - Society of Arts, London, England, UK. (received)
  • Won silver palette in 1835 - Society of Arts, London, England, UK. (received)
  • Portrait commissions at Portland of Police Magistrate E. Manning, and members of his own family. (received)
  • Awarded silver medal in 1843 - Society of Arts, London, England, UK. (received)
  • Won silver palette in 1835 - Society of Arts, London, England, UK. (received)