Randall Vernon Davey: A Pioneer of American Landscape and Equestrian Art Randall Vernon Davey, born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1887, emerged from a modest upbringing to become a significant figure in early 20th-century American art. His journey was marked by a deliberate rejection of conventional paths – initially pursuing architecture at Cornell University before ultimately embracing the vibrant world of painting – and shaped by influential mentors like Robert Henri and Charles W. Hawthorne. Davey’s transformation wasn't merely a career shift; it represented a profound commitment to art…