Impressionist artists altered landscape portrayal with their concentration on fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, particularly along the coastline . Avoiding meticulous detail, these artists, such as Monet and Cassatt, sought to portray the vibrant qualities of sunlight on waves and sandy b

Impressionist artists altered landscape painting with their emphasis on transient effects of light and atmosphere, particularly along the coastline . Instead of meticulous detail, these artists, including Monet and Cassatt, sought to record the luminous qualities of radiance on waves and pebble-s