Henry Gritten: Bridging Victorian England and Australian Impressionism Henry Gritten (1818–1873) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of nineteenth-century art, embodying both the formal training of British academic painting and the burgeoning spirit of landscape impressionism that was taking root across the Atlantic. Born in London to a picture dealer father, Gritten’s early exposure to artistic pursuits undoubtedly shaped his trajectory toward becoming one of Australia's foremost painters during its formative years. His studies at the Royal Academy instilled him with a grounding in…