Richard Barrett Davis (1782–1854): A Painter of Wildlife and Majesty Richard Barrett Davis was a British animal and landscape painter who achieved considerable renown during the Victorian era, largely thanks to his commissions from royalty. Born in Watford, Hertfordshire, in 1782, he possessed an innate talent for capturing the beauty of both domesticated animals – particularly horses – and wild landscapes with remarkable detail and sensitivity. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of William Evans of Eton and William Beechey, establishing a solid foundation in classical technique b…