A Chronicler of Surrey: The Life and Art of John Burall Read John Burall Read, born in England in 1846 and passing away in 1904, was a British artist whose name is inextricably linked with the landscapes and everyday life of Surrey. While not a painter who achieved widespread international fame, Read occupies a significant niche as a meticulous documenter of Victorian England’s changing rural character, particularly within his chosen county. His work offers a fascinating glimpse into a world on the cusp of modernization, preserving scenes that would soon be irrevocably altered by industrial…