a glimpse into the life and artistry of a 19th-century american master abraham archibald anderson, an american artist, rancher, and philanthropist, left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history. born in hackensack, new jersey, in 1846, to william anderson and sarah louise ryerson, anderson's life was a testament to his multifaceted nature. early life and initial career anderson began his career as a businessman, later transitioning to the world of art, which would become his true calling. he married elizabeth milbank, daughter of jeremiah milbank, an heiress to a considerable fortune,…