Daniel Huntington (1816–1906) was a highly respected American artist of the Victorian Era who was a core figure in New York’s art world, serving as the long-time President of the National Academy of Design. While primarily celebrated as a prolific portraitist—capturing the likenesses of presidents and titans of industry—his early career included romantic Hudson River School landscapes, allegorical works like Mercy’s Dream, and historical scenes. His style is conservative, characterized by meticulous draftsmanship and a polished, academic finish that imbues his subjects with dignity and seriousness. Recreating a Huntington piece in counted cross stitch, whether a grand portrait or an idealized landscape, offers a deeply rewarding project where your needlework skill can honor the careful composition and strong, defined lines of his traditional artistry, resulting in a treasured heirloom.