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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Citations

  • Rose, M. (1988), 'Victorian Artists’, Melbourne, VIC.

  • (1856), Art Journal, [7].

  • (14 October 1859), Portland Chronicle.

  • (3 August 1859), Portland Guardian.

  • Astbury, L. (1975), 'The National Gallery School of Victoria 1870-1890’, Melbourne, VIC : University of Melbourne (Master of Arts preliminary thesis).

Initial data sources

  • 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)