The Soul of Australian Impressionism Born on May 21, 1864, in the rugged, gold-rich landscape of Ballarat, Victoria, David Davies emerged as a pivotal figure in the dawn of Australian Impressionism. His early life was deeply rooted in the industrious spirit of the region; the son of Thomas Davies, a miner, and Mary Harris, he grew up amidst the raw beauty of the Australian bush. This connection to the land was not merely incidental bu…