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Edward Hicks
A Life Rooted in Faith and Vision Edward Hicks, born April 4th, 1780, in the tranquil landscape of Attleboro (now Langhorne), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was a figure uniquely positioned at the intersection of religious conviction and artistic expression. His story is not simply that of a self-taught painter, but of a dedicated Quaker minister whose spiritual journey profoundly shaped his distinctive visual language. Though born to Ang
lican parents, young Edward’s life took a pivotal turn when he came under the care of Matron Elizabeth Twining, a devout Quaker who instilled in him the core tenets of this faith – simplicity, peace, and an unwavering belief in the “inner light.” This early exposure would become the bedrock upon which his artistic vision was built. From the age of thirteen, Hicks apprenticed with coach makers William and Henry Tomlinson, mastering the…