A Brushstroke of Leisure: The Life and Art of Edward Henry Potthast Edward Henry Potthast, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than those of Monet or Renoir, nevertheless occupies a significant and charming niche within the landscape of American Impressionism. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 10, 1857, Potthast’s journey was one of quiet determination, evolving from humble beginnings as a lithographer to becoming a celebrate…