James Loder (1784–1860): Painter of Cornish Coastlines and Romantic Landscapes James Loder was born in 1784, the son of a Scottish clergyman, in Edinburgh. From an early age, he demonstrated a passion for drawing and painting, honing his skills through self-study and instruction from local artists. His formative years were spent absorbing the artistic traditions of Scotland and England, shaping his distinctive style that would later b…