In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940
American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) capture rural countryside, maritime scenes, and city life with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and shimmering atmospheric light. A focused look at how local artists interpreted everyday America through moment-in-time effects.
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