Robert Havell Jr.: A Legacy Etched in Watercolor and Copper Robert Havell (1793 – 1878), born in Reading, Berkshire, England, was a pivotal figure in the annals of nineteenth-century art—specifically, the celebrated Hudson River School movement. His artistic journey began within a family steeped in creative tradition; his father, Robert Havell Sr., was himself an accomplished engraver and publisher, fostering an environment where artistic pursuits were not merely encouraged but considered integral to one’s identity. This upbringing profoundly shaped Havell Jr.’s own trajectory, propelling hi…