'Poetic suggestion'

“New England Village,’’ by Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916). Many of his paintings, including this one, came from his years along the Connecticut shore. He once said: “I feel that my little bit of New England, which I know and love so well, is reeking …

“New England Village,’’ by Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916). Many of his paintings, including this one, came from his years along the Connecticut shore. He once said: “I feel that my little bit of New England, which I know and love so well, is reeking with poetic suggestion.