William H. Gerdts Boeken

This tiny volume offers 275 reproductions of the masters of American Impressionism, including Childe Hassam, John Twachtman, Edmund Tarbell and Frederick Frieseke. It also looks at the roots of American Impressionism, explaining its progress from the avant-garde to more diverse manifestations.

Focusing on artists and professionals from cities beyond Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, this work explores the evolution of painting in smaller American towns by 1920. It delves into the development of art education, the role of patronage, and the dynamics of exhibitions, highlighting the rich contributions to the art scene from these often-overlooked regions.