Early Life and Artistic Training Gilbert Davis Munger (April 14, 1837 – January 27, 1903) emerged from Connecticut’s Madison County as a child imbued with an ardent passion for artistic pursuits. Born to Sherman and Lucretia Benton Munger—the last of five children—his family recognized his innate talent and nurtured it through unwavering encouragement. They understood that fostering creativity was paramount to unlocking his potential, providing him with the foundational support he would require throughout his life’s journey. Notably, Munger’s distant cousin was George Munger, another artist…