The Alchemist of Light and Line Francis Jehl lived at a unique crossroads where the precision of chemistry met the soul of fine art. Born in New York City in 1860, his life was defined by a dual pursuit: the rigorous study of science at Cooper Union and a burgeoning artistic sensibility that sought to capture the essence of a changing world. There is a profound intimacy in his work, a quality born from witnessing the very moment humani…