A Life Immersed in Coastal Light: The Art of Constance Dutton Thompson Constance Dutton Thompson, a name perhaps less heralded than some of her contemporaries, nevertheless carved a distinctive niche for herself as a painter of serene coastal scenes and evocative landscapes. Born in 1882 and passing away in 1964, Thompson’s life unfolded across a period of significant artistic change, yet she remained steadfastly devoted to capturing the quiet beauty of the natural world around her. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, the body of work that survives speaks volumes about an arti…