Richard Short: A Welsh Mariner’s Eye on the Sea Richard Short (1841-1919) wasn't a name etched in the annals of grand artistic movements, yet his paintings possess a quiet power—a profound understanding of light and atmosphere that captures the essence of coastal Wales. Born in St Ives, Cornwall, into a family steeped in maritime tradition – his grandfather was a master mariner – Short’s life took him far from the Cornish coast, ultimately settling in Cardiff where he dedicated himself to depicting the harbors and docks of South Wales with remarkable detail and sensitivity. His work isn't ab…