Samuel Bell Waugh: A Pioneer of Panoramic Art and Portraiture Samuel Bell Waugh (1814 – 1885) stands as a monumental figure in American art history, celebrated primarily for his groundbreaking innovations in panoramic painting alongside his prolific commissions of portraits—a duality that cemented his reputation as one of the foremost artists of his era. Born in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania—a town founded by his father, James Waugh, a courageous pioneer settler—Waugh’s formative years remain somewhat elusive to historians, yet biographical accounts indicate he cultivated his artistic talent…