A Portraitist of Quiet Moments: The World of David S. De Vault David S. De Vault (1876-1963) wasn’t a name that frequently graces the halls of grand museums or dominated art historical discourse during his lifetime. Yet, within the intimate confines of his graphite pencil drawings – particularly his hauntingly poignant series titled ‘Highboy’ – lies a remarkable talent for capturing fleeting moments of American life in the early 2…