Born in 1825 in Hudson River valley, Inness showed early artistic talent. Worked as engraver and studied under John Jesse Barker. Met Régis François Gignoux in 1843, who influenced his style
Born in 1776 in East Bergholt, Suffolk to a wealthy corn merchant family. Developed love for art from childhood despite father's business ambitions. Met George Beaumont, who showed him Claude Lorrain's "Hagar and the Angel". First exhibited at Royal Academy in 1806, but didn't sell until 39