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Portrait of Joseph Raphael, c. 1852 (pencil, pastel & charcoal on paper)
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Portrait of Joseph Raphael, c. 1852 (pencil, pastel & charcoal on paper)
5914733 Portrait of Joseph Raphael, c.1852 (pencil, pastel & charcoal on paper) by Rodius, Charles (1802-60); 29.4x22.8 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Joseph Raphael (1785-1853), a Jewish convict, was convicted of highway robbery and transported for life serving his sentence in Tasmania and Newcastle. He received a conditional pardon in 1818 and an absolute pardon in 1842. In 1819 Raphael opened a shop in Pitt Street, Sydney, where he sold calico, vinegar and tea. By 1827 his shop had moved to 92 George Street, though he still did business from a " moveable" shop. In 1830 he opened the Manchester Arms in George Street but by the end of the year he was insolvent. He was also declared insolvent in 1832, 1837 and 1843. Raphael was involved in a number of court cases concerning his business dealings and he was convicted of assaulting the Magistrate, Captain Brabyn, in 1830, receiving a three month sentence. In 1848 a Sydney newspaper described Raphael as " a gentleman well known in Sydney". He died on 26 September 1853.); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Australian, out of copyright
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Joseph Raphael" showcases the skillful artistry of Charles Rodius. Created around 1852, this piece is a combination of pencil, pastel, and charcoal on paper. Measuring 29.4x22.8 cm, it is currently housed in the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales. The subject of this portrait is Joseph Raphael (1785-1853), an intriguing figure with a colorful past. Originally convicted of highway robbery, he was transported for life to Tasmania and later served his sentence in Newcastle. However, fortune smiled upon him when he received a conditional pardon in 1818 and an absolute pardon in 1842. Raphael's entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a shop on Pitt Street in Sydney where he sold various goods such as calico, vinegar, and tea. Over time, his business expanded to George Street before facing financial difficulties that resulted in insolvency multiple times throughout his life. Despite these setbacks and legal troubles surrounding his business dealings – including assaulting Magistrate Captain Brabyn – Raphael managed to establish himself as a well-known gentleman within Sydney society by 1848. Sadly, Joseph Raphael passed away on September 26th, 1853. This thought-provoking portrait serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of a man whose journey encompassed crime, redemption through pardons, entrepreneurship marred by insolvency issues but ultimately leaving behind an indelible mark on Sydney's history.
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