Henry Howard (1769 – 1847): A Painter of Montreal’s Soul Henry Howard, born in London in 1769, emerged as a prominent figure in British portraiture during the Regency era. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Hogarth and Reynolds, Howard carved out a distinctive niche for himself through his captivating depictions of Montreal life—a subject that would define his artistic legacy. His work embodies a unique blend of Neoclassical elegance and Canadian realism, reflecting the burgeoning cultural landscape of North America in the mid-19th century. Howard’s early training encompassed classi…