Thomas Willoughby Nason: A Poet of the New England Landscape Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in 1885, Thomas Willoughby Nason’s artistic journey began far from his birthplace, eventually leading him to establish himself as a significant figure in American wood engraving. Initially drawn to the precision and craftsmanship of this traditional art form, Nason’s work quickly transcended mere technical skill, evolving into poignant depictions of rural New England life—a landscape imbued with both quiet dignity and a subtle sense of melancholy. His career spanned nearly four decades, marked by a…