Richard Josey
Richard Josey (4 October 1840 – 6 February 1906) was a prominent mezzotint engraver in Victorian London.
Life
Josey was born at Reading, and received his education at the local Reading Blue Coat School. At the age of 13 he was apprenticed to Thomas William Knight, and on the expiration of his apprenticeship he worked in the studio of the Chevalier Ballin. Ballin's influence is evident in Josey's work in stipple and line.
His first commission was reportedly given to him by the firm of
Josey engraved a large number of portraits, notably
Among his more successful religious subjects were "The Finding of Moses," after
Josey also produced engravings of many other subjects.
Josey took a prominent part in
and was also preceptor of many lodges of instruction.He married Elizabeth Croxon in 1864. The Joseys had 14 children including a son,
References
- Staff writer (14 February 1906). "Obituaries". The Times (London). Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 19 January 2006.