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 profoundly shaped his artistic sensibilities, inspiring him to translate the grandeur of the Australian landscape onto watercolor canvases with remarkable sens…