A Life Bathed in Impressionist Light Annie Traquair Lang, born in Philadelphia on September 8, 1885, emerged as a compelling figure within the American Impressionist movement—a painter whose life, though tragically short, was rich with artistic exploration and a passionate dedication to her craft. She wasn’t merely a follower of established styles; she absorbed them, experimented boldly, and ultimately forged a distinctive voice characterized by vibrant impasto brushstrokes and jewel-toned abstracted forms. Her story is one of talent recognized early, nurtured by a leading master, and then,…