James Whitley Sayer: A Master of French Crayon and the Soul of the Kentucky Landscape Born in Cornwall, England, in 1847, James Whitley Sayer – also known as William W. Sayers – emerged as a singular figure in late Victorian British art, primarily recognized for his exquisite mastery of French crayon drawing. His work transcends mere landscape depiction; it’s imbued with a profound sensitivity to light, texture, and the very essence of his subjects, particularly the rugged beauty of the Kentucky wilderness where he spent much of his career. Sayer's legacy isn’t one of grand, sweeping canvase…