About Edward Richardson

  • Biography

    Born in England. in 1810. Richardson worked in British Columbia during 1863-64 and in San Francisco in 1868-71. In 1871 he was engaged as artist and surveyor by George M. Wheeler to accompany his geographical survey of California, Nevada, and Arizona. His paintings include portraits, landscapes, and seascapes.

    Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
    Alta California, 3-27-1870, 2/3; California State Library (Sacramento); City Directory; Artists of the American West (Doris Dawdy).

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