A Life Painted in New England Light Mabel May Woodward was far more than a mere chronicler of the American landscape; she was its most vibrant and spirited interpreter. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1877, her artistic journey was nurtured within an affluent family that placed a profound emphasis on the cultivation of beauty and intellect. Her formal training began at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she emerged with highest honors, marking the beginning of a career that would eventually bridge the gap between traditional portraiture and the sun-drenched freedom of American Impr…