Richard Dodd Widdas: A Cornish Master of Coastal Light Richard Dodd Widdas (1826-1885) emerged as a significant figure in 19th-century British watercolor, particularly renowned for his evocative depictions of the Cornish coastline and its surrounding landscapes. Born into a modest family in Cornwall, Widdas’s artistic journey began not through formal training but through an innate fascination with the dramatic interplay of light and shadow upon the rugged cliffs and shimmering seas. His work stands as a testament to the power of observation and a deeply felt connection to his native land – a…