A Brush with the Maryland Landscape: The Life and Art of Frederick Smallman Tew Frederick Smallman Tew, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many outside dedicated circles of American Impressionism and regional art enthusiasts, represents a fascinating thread in the tapestry of 19th-century painting. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive – a characteristic often found with artists whose focus lay more intensely on their canvas than self-promotion – Tew’s work speaks volumes about his dedication to capturing the subtle beauty of Maryland's countryside and its evolving historical narrativ…