Frank Coburn (1862 – 1938): California Impressionist Landscape Painter Frank Coburn (July 4, 1862 – November 13, 1938) was an American painter who emerged as a prominent figure in the burgeoning Californian art scene of the early 20th century. Though largely self-taught—he famously declared that talent wasn’t inherent but cultivated—Coburn honed his skills through observation and experimentation, establishing himself as one of the foremost landscape artists capturing the spirit of Southern California. Early Life & Education: Born in Chicago, Illinois, Coburn's formative years were marked…