Early Life and Background Name: Henry Reuterdahl Born: August 12, 1870, Malmö, Sweden Died: December 21, 1925 Nationality: Swedish-American Early life details are somewhat limited. Reuterdahl received his academic education in Stockholm and largely taught himself to draw. He demonstrated artistic talent from a young age. In 1893, he was commissioned to illustrate the World's Fair in Chicago, an experience that significantly influenced him, leading him to settle permanently in the United States. Artistic Career and Naval Connection Reuterdahl began his career as an illustrato…