The Coast Scene — John Henry Twachtman

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Artist: John Henry Twachtman
Date: 1879
Location: Reading Public Museum

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THE ARTIST

John Henry Twachtman

John Henry Twachtman was an American Impressionist known for his deeply personal landscapes, from snow-covered farms to vibrant Gloucester harbors.

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