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Thomas Read Pridgeon
Thomas Read Pridgeon: A Victorian Landscape Painter Rediscovered Thomas Read Pridgeon, born in Maryborough, Australia in 1893 and still living today, represents a fascinating corner of early 20th-century Australian art. Initially recognized primarily as a teacher at the Maryborough Technical College, Pridgeon’s artistic legacy remained largely hidden until a remarkable rediscovery in 2012 – a substantial cache of his paintings unearthe
d within the home of one of his sons following his passing. This event culminated in a significant exhibition at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough in 2014, bringing to light an artist whose evocative landscapes and quiet observations offer a unique window into the rural heartland of Victoria. Early Life and Artistic Training Pridgeon’s artistic journey began with studies at the Ballarat School of Mines. This instituti…
