Edward Mitchell Bannister: A Pioneer of American Impressionism Edward Mitchell Bannister’s journey as an artist is a testament to perseverance and the quiet triumph of vision over adversity. Born in November 1828 in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada – a region steeped in both Scottish heritage and the burgeoning realities of North America – Bannister's life was shaped by early loss and a relentless pursuit of artistic recognition. Hi…