John Herbert Caddy: A Canadian Explorer and Watercolorist Bridging Victorian Science and Artistic Vision John Herbert Caddy (June 28, 1801 – March 19, 1883) was a multifaceted Canadian figure—artist, soldier, engineer, educator, diarist, and explorer—whose prolific watercolor paintings capture the spirit of his era while reflecting a deep fascination with both natural landscapes and archaeological discoveries. Born in Quebec City, Lower Canada, Caddy’s early life foreshadowed his adventurous trajectory as he pursued formal training at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich in England, immersing…