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richard read senior
Early Modern
Early Modern

richard read senior

Born 1765 Died 1829 Works span 1820–1820

Richard Read Senior: A Convict's Brushstrokes – Capturing the Soul of Australia Richard Read Senior, born in England around 1765, remains a fascinating figure in Australian art history—a testament to resilience and artistic vision forged amidst challenging circumstances. His life began humbly, shrouded in obscurity until his conviction for theft propelled him into exile on the penal colony of New South Wales. This formative experience…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through richard read senior's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups richard read senior's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.