Thomas Pritchard Rossiter (1818–1871) Thomas Pritchard Rossiter, an american artist born in new haven, connecticut, in 1818, embarked on his artistic journey under the guidance of john boyd and later with nathaniel jocelyn. In 1838, rossiter exhibited two paintings at the national academy of design, marking the commencement of his illustrious career—a pivotal moment that solidified his ambition to capture the grandeur of american landscapes and history. Early Life and Training Rossiter’s formative years were marked by hardship; abandoned after his mother succumbed to illness, he faced cons…