James Whitley Sayer: A Master of French Crayon and the Soul of the Kentucky Landscape Born in Cornwall, England, in 1847, James Whitley Sayer – also known as William W. Sayers – emerged as a singular figure in late Victorian British art, primarily recognized for his exquisite mastery of French crayon drawing. His work transcends mere landscape depiction; it’s imbued with a profound sensitivity to light, texture, and the very essence o…