Michel-Jean Cazabon: Trinidad’s First Visionary Michel-Jean Cazabon, born in 1813 on the Corinth Estate near San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, stands as a pivotal figure in Caribbean art history – widely recognized as the nation's first truly internationally acclaimed painter. His life story is inextricably linked to the evolving landscape of colonial Trinidad, and his artistic output offers an invaluable window into the island’s visual identity during the 19th century. Cazabon wasn’t merely documenting scenery; he was crafting a distinct aesthetic, blending European influences with the vib…