Edward Townsend Howes: A Parisian Impressionist’s Window Edward Townsend Howes, a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries in the vibrant American art scene of the early 20th century, nevertheless possessed a singular vision—a deep and abiding love for Paris and its captivating atmosphere. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1877, Howes’s artistic journey began with a formal education at the Pratt Institute in New York City, but it was his relocation to France around 1900 that truly ignited his creative spirit. He immersed himself in the Parisian art world, absorbing the techniques a…