Robert Borlase Smart: A Cornish Visionary of Light and Landscape Robert Borlase Smart, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his St Ives contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a pivotal figure in the development of British Impressionism and a profoundly insightful observer of the Cornish coast. Born in Kingsbridge, Devon, in 1881, Smart’s artistic journey was shaped by a deep connection to the land – specifically, the rugged beauty of Cornwall – and a relentless pursuit of capturing its ever-changing light and atmosphere. His life wasn't merely a career; it was an immersion into the spir…