A Journey Through Light and Landscape The story of John Gully is one of profound migration and the transformative power of a new horizon. Born in 1819 amidst the historic streets of Bath, England, Gully’s early life was far removed from the ethereal beauty of the landscapes that would later define his legacy. The son of a porter, his path was initially forged in the industrial grit of Stothert's foundry, where a childhood apprenticeship in designing and drafting instilled in him a fundamental understanding of structure and form. While his formal education concluded early, a quiet passion for…