John Peter Russell (1858-1930): The Rediscovered World of an Australian Impressionist John Peter Russell remains a compelling, almost paradoxical figure in the history of Australian art. Often dubbed “Australia’s Lost Impressionist,” his story is one of transatlantic artistic exchange, personal tragedy, and eventual rediscovery—a narrative that continues to fascinate scholars and collectors alike. Born in Sydney in 1858, Russell's path diverged from the conventional colonial trajectory when, at eighteen, he embarked for Europe – initially driven by aspirations in engineering but swiftly capt…