Richard Jack RA (1866-1952): A Pioneer of Impressionist Portraiture and Canada’s First War Artist Richard Jack RA was a British Impressionist painter who achieved considerable renown for his masterful portraits, evocative landscapes, and pivotal role as Canada's inaugural war artist during the First World War. Born in Sunderland, Northumberland, England, on February 15th, 1866, Jack’s artistic journey began with formative studies at York School of Art before securing a prestigious national scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1886 – an institution that recognized his talent and propell…