A Life Immersed in the Natural World: Edwin Henry Landseer Edwin Henry Landseer, born in London on March 7, 1802, was destined for a life inextricably linked to the animal kingdom. His father, Samuel Landseer, was an engraver and portrait painter, but it was his mother, Jane Butterfield, who initially nurtured Edwin’s prodigious talent. She encouraged him to sketch animals from a young age, recognizing a remarkable gift for capturing their essence. The family's early struggles were alleviated by the patronage of Francis Chantrey, the renowned sculptor, who provided financial support and ment…