A Life Painted in Pastels: The Evocative World of James Henry Moser James Henry Moser, born January 1, 1854, in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, was an artist whose life and work beautifully captured the spirit of late 19th-century America. Though not a household name today, his evocative pastels and landscapes offer a poignant glimpse into New England scenes and the quiet moments of childhood, resonating with a Thoreauvian sensibility that continues to charm viewers. Moser’s journey was one of constant movement and observation, shaping him into an artist deeply attuned to the subtleties of light, c…