David Wild: A Painter of Steam and Shadows David Wild (1931-2014) wasn’t a name instantly recognized by the general public, yet within the realms of British art, particularly in the evocative depiction of industrial landscapes and the poignant observation of everyday life, he carved out a significant and enduring legacy. Born in Burnley, Lancashire, his artistic journey began not with formal training but with an intensely personal connection to the region’s history – its railways, its mills, and the lives inextricably linked to them. This grounding in the tangible realities of working-class…