Lynwood PalmerBritish, 1868-1941-caption-font-Under family pressure to enter the diplomatic or legal professions Palmer immigrated to Canada in 1885. While working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police he became proficient at drawing horses, and his work was recognized by an American general. Over the years he established and supported himself as a painter in New York. He returned to England in 1899 where he painted many of his best-known works.