A Brush with the American Spirit: The Life and Legacy of Richard Haines Burden Richard Haines Burden, often recognized as Richard Burden, was a significant figure in the landscape of American art during the New Deal era. Born on December 29, 1906, in Marion, Iowa, his life unfolded against a backdrop of economic hardship and social change—a period that profoundly shaped his artistic vision and commitment to public expression. While ma…