If the technical innovations of the Impressionists led merely to a more accurate representation of nature, it was perhaps of not much value in enlarging their powers of expression.

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This quote suggests that the technical advancements made by the Impressionist artists, which allowed for a more precise depiction of nature, might not have been significant in terms of enhancing their ability to convey emotions or messages through their art. In other words, while their techniques improved the fidelity of their representations, they may not have contributed greatly to expanding their artistic expression.

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