William Edward Norton: Capturing the Soul of the Sea William Edward Norton (1843-1916) wasn’t merely a painter; he was an interpreter of the ocean’s moods, a translator of its vastness into meticulously rendered canvases. Born in Boston, his lineage intertwined with the very fabric of maritime life – his family were shipbuilders, and from a young age, Norton spent his days immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the harbor. Thi…