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Obadiah Short
The Quiet Observer: The Life and Legacy of Obadiah Short In the annals of the Norwich School, a movement defined by its profound connection to the Norfolk landscape, certain names resonate with dramatic flair and sweeping vistas. Yet, tucked within this illustrious collective is the more subtle, evocative presence of Obadiah Short. Born on July 26th, 1803, in the heart of Norwich, Short’s life was marked by early hardship and an extrao
rdinary resilience that shaped his unique artistic perspective. Orphaned during the Peninsular War—losing his mother to illness in Lisbon and his father to the Battle of Corunna—the young Obadiah was raised by his grandparents. This early encounter with loss perhaps instilled in him a deep, contemplative appreciation for the enduring stability of the natural world, leading him to become a meticulous chronicler of the scenery that surro…
