Henry D. Morse

Born in Boston, Henry D. Morse was best known for his exquisite renderings of dogs and wildlife; his animal paintings were popular and sought after. As a teenager Morse learned engraving from his father, although he later experimented with a variety of artistic practices. While he is remembered as a painter, he also worked in jewelry making and diamond cutting. The first known American to have worked as a diamond cutter, he introduced revolutionary cutting practices to the diamond trade.