Ellsworth Woodward (1861-1939): A Pioneer of Southern Landscape Painting and Artistic Education Ellsworth Woodward (1861–1939) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of late 19th and early 20th century Louisiana, recognized primarily for establishing the Newcomb Pottery movement—a bold assertion of regional identity—and his distinctive approach to landscape painting that blended observation with structural considerations. Born in Seekonk, Massachusetts, he inherited an artistic lineage that instilled within him a lifelong passion for visual expression. His formative years were…