A Scottish Master of Realism: The Life and Art of Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Henry Raeburn, a name synonymous with the vibrant spirit of 18th-century Scotland, was more than just a portrait painter; he was a cultural observer, a psychological explorer, and a revolutionary in his approach to capturing the essence of his subjects. Born into a modest background amidst the burgeoning Enlightenment, Raeburn’s journey from an orphaned boy to one…