Robert Henri: A Pioneer of American Regionalism Robert Henri, born Robert Henry Cozad in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 10, 1865, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of American art at the turn of the 20th century. His life and work represent a significant shift away from European artistic traditions and toward a celebration of American subjects, landscapes, and people – a movement he himself termed “American Regionalism.” Henri’s journey was marked by unconventional choices, including a deliberate rejection of formal academic training, and a passionate commitment to portraying the r…