Edward S. Hewitt: A Chronicle of Urban Decay and Enduring Grit Edward S. Hewitt’s legacy isn't one of grand, sweeping landscapes or revolutionary artistic movements. Instead, he carved a distinctive niche within American art—a meticulous observation of the gritty realities of late 19th-century New York City. Born in Brooklyn in 1877 and passing away in 1962, Hewitt possessed an almost obsessive dedication to capturing the city’s indus…