George Sheffield Senior: A Shepherd of the Pennines George Sheffield Senior (1839-1892) wasn’t a name that echoed through grand galleries during his lifetime, yet his serene landscapes and quietly dignified portraits have steadily gained recognition as embodying a crucial shift in British art. Born in Wigton, Cumberland, into a family with artistic roots – his uncle, George Sheffield, had cultivated a modest reputation as a portraitist – young George initially sought adventure at sea before finding his true calling amidst the rolling hills of Yorkshire. His work isn’t characterized by drama…