John Wollaston: Pioneer of Rococo in America John Wollaston (1742 – 1775) stands as a singular figure in the annals of American art history—a British painter who irrevocably shaped the aesthetic landscape of the burgeoning colonies. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart, Wollaston’s contribution lies not merely in quantity but in introducing the elegance and sophistication of Rococo painting to Nor…