Thomas Pitt I: Bridging Worlds Through Sculpture The name Thomas Pitt, though perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his contemporaries, represents a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 17th-century England – a sculptor who skillfully navigated the confluence of burgeoning Renaissance ideals and the pragmatic demands of colonial administration. Born in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in 1653, Pitt’s life was inextricably linked to both the artistic traditions of his native region and the ambitious expansion of the English East India Company. He wasn't merely a craftsman; he was an…