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A Feast of Impressionist Art

Connecticut was an important creative seedbed of American Impressionism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With art colonies of talented painters taking up residence in Cos Cob and at Florence Griswold's boarding house in Old Lyme, many of the great Impressionist scenes painted during those years are scenes of Connecticut. Because of this rich heritage, many museums in the state are now home to Impressionist masterworks. Begin with a look at the Connecticut Art Trail, a tour that will take you to 21 museums and historic sites throughout the state. As you make your travel plans, here are a few key sites for Connecticut Impressionists to put on your list:

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The Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme

The Florence Griswold Museum was the home of the woman who took in and encouraged painters in what was called the Lyme Art Colony. It's now known as the home of American Impressionism, with one of the best collections of Impressionism in America. Here you'll see major works by Childe Hassam, John Henry Twachtman, and Willard Metcalf. Be sure to see the Hartford Steam Boiler ongoing exhibition.

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