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Abbott Handerson Thayer

1849-1921     USA

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Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849-1921) was a versatile painter known for his idealistic and allegorical works, particularly his depictions of women as angels and madonnas. His art deftly merged various art movements, including 'American Realism' seen in his detailed portrayal of figures, 'Tonalism' evident through his use of muted colors and emphasis on atmosphere, and 'Pre-Raphaelitism' seen in the idealized beauty and ethereal quality of his subjects. Thayer's work also bore the influence of 'Symbolism' and 'Impressionism,' showcasing his ability to draw from multiple artistic currents to create compelling and distinctive compositions.

© Abbott Handerson Thayer
  • Portrait 6 Mythological 5 Nature 4 Purity & Innocence 2 Self-Portrait 1 Wildlife 1 Memorial 1 Sibling Bond 1 Solitude & Introspection 1
  • American Impressionism 7 Symbolism 7 American Realism 5 Tonalism 5 American Renaissance 4 Idealism 3 Impressionism 3 Realism 3 Plein Air 2 Expressionism 1 Naturalism 1
Landscape at Fontainebleau Forest Angel Tiger's Head A Virgin Winged Figure Hebe My Children Girl in Fur Hood (Head of a Woman with Fur-Lined hood) Stevenson Memorial Minerva in a Chariot Red Flamingoes Flower Studies Cornish Headlands The Sisters Young Woman in Fur Coat Abbott Handerson Thayer Self-Portrait Half Draped Figure The Angel

© Abbott Handerson Thayer

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