Early Life, Family and Artistic Training William Henry Huddle entered the world on February 12, 1847, in Wytheville, Virginia. He was born to Stephen G. and Nancy Foster Huddle, growing up in a home that would eventually see him pursue a life of color and form. His early inclinations toward art were nurtured close to home, as he began his studies under the guidance of his cousin, Flavius Fisher. Fisher was a respected portraitist, and his influence provided the foundation for the young man's developing hand. As his ambitions grew, William Henry Huddle moved toward the larger artistic center…