William Ludlow Coursen: A Portraitist of His Time William Ludlow Coursen, born in New York City in 1867 and passing away in 1952, remains a quietly significant figure within the landscape of late 19th and early 20th-century American photography. While not always commanding the headlines enjoyed by some of his contemporaries, Coursen’s work – particularly his portraits of prominent individuals – offers a compelling glimpse into an era defined by rapid social change and burgeoning artistic expression. His legacy isn't one of flamboyant innovation but rather of a refined, observant eye capable…