Edward Train (1801-1866): Pioneer of Romantic Landscape Painting Edward Train emerged as a prominent figure in the burgeoning landscape painting movement of the mid-nineteenth century, establishing himself as one of Scotland’s foremost artists and leaving an indelible mark on American art history. Born in Edinburgh in 1801, Train possessed an innate fascination with the grandeur of nature—a passion that would fuel his artistic endeavors throughout his life. Early Life & Education: Train received a formal education at Eton College and subsequently pursued studies at William Hayley’s Aca…