Alfred Heber Hutty: A Vision of Rural Tranquility Alfred Heber Hutty (September 15, 1877 – June 27, 1954) emerged as a prominent figure in the Charleston Renaissance, a movement that celebrated Southern landscapes and rural life during the early 20th century. Born in Michigan, Hutty’s artistic journey began with an initial fascination for architectural drawings before transitioning to landscape painting—a medium he would master with r…