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As summer unfolds, harbors open their doors by connecting land to sea and welcoming many travelers eager to set sail for new destinations. They radiate the excitement of leaving for a long-awaited journey, as well as the comfort of finally returning home. Among these travelers are many artists, who spend summers at seaside towns illustrating their coastlines, harbors, and permanent residents. A group of American Impressionists, including John F. Folinsbee, vacationed to New England harbors such as Rockport and Gloucester, and focused on using loose and multidirectional brushstrokes to depict …