Henry Richard Graves (1806–1892): A Pioneer of British Impressionism Henry Richard Graves was born in London on November 3, 1806, the second son of Thomas Graves, 2nd Baron Graves, a prominent naval officer and landowner. His upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for both art and scholarship—a duality that would profoundly shape his artistic career and intellectual pursuits. From an early age, Graves demonstrated exceptional…