The Dawn of a New Vision: H. Boylston Dummer (1878 – 1945) H. Boylston Dummer’s artistic journey unfolded during a pivotal era in American art—the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of rapid transformation marked by the rise of Impressionism and the burgeoning desire to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world. Born in Rowley, Massachusetts, in 1878, Dummer’s career was shaped by a confluence of influences: the vibrant artistic currents sweeping Europe, the evolving landscape of American illustration, and his own keen observation of the New England countryside. Early expos…