William Reay b. 1830

Also known as Bedford, W. Bray
  • Artist (Painter)
William Reay, painter, art teacher, poet and coal-miner, migrated to Australia in response to the colonial success of his painting, 'Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise'. However, Reay's poetry lamented his exile from England, the beloved 'North Countree ..its meadows,foaming torrents, and rippling brooks'.
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  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Related recognitions
  • Portrait commissions for Mayor Walter Renny and others in Sydney. (received)
  • For Governor Sir John Young. (received)
  • Portrait for Mr and Mrs Hannay (received)
  • Portrait for Mr and Mrs Hannay (received)
  • Portrait commissions for Mayor Walter Renny and others in Sydney. (received)
  • For Governor Sir John Young. (received)