Howard Everett Smith: A Painter of American Life Howard Everett Smith, born in Windham, New Hampshire, on April 27, 1885, and passing away in Carmel, California, on October 9, 1970, was a pivotal figure in the landscape of early 20th-century American illustration and painting. His career spanned over six decades, marked by a dedication to capturing the essence of everyday life – from bustling city streets to serene rural scenes, and the captivating world of horses—a subject that would become increasingly central to his artistic vision. Smith’s journey began with formal training at the Boston…