The Life and Training of William Henry Powell New York City, 1823. William Henry Powell enters the world on February 14. He remains tied to this urban landscape throughout his life, a city that provides both his beginning and his end. Before he becomes a fixture in the American art scene, he seeks out the guidance of Henry Inman. Under Inman’s instruction in New York City, Powell develops the technical foundation required for the large-scale historical subjects that would later define his career. The trajectory of his professional life moves toward institutional recognition. His skill earns…