Winthrop Chandler: The Unsung Pioneer of New England Portraiture Winthrop Chandler (1747-1790) remains a quietly significant figure in American art history—a master craftsman whose evocative portraits and subtle landscapes offer a rare glimpse into the lives and aesthetics of 18th-century New England. Often overlooked, he stands as one of the earliest American painters to achieve genuine artistic recognition, predating many more celeb…