Abbott Handerson Thayer
1849–1921 · American · 30 artworks
RealismAmerican RenaissanceIdealized portraitureAllegorical representationSoft, diffused lightSubtle color harmoniesUse of models as symbolic figures
artist bio
Abbott Handerson Thayer was an American artist known for his idealized portraits of women and children, often depicted as allegorical figures. He also made significant contributions to camouflage theory during World War I, advocating for disruptive coloration and countershading.
what you'll learn
Studying Thayer's work allows students to explore idealized portraiture, the use of symbolism, and the blending of classical and realist styles. Students can also learn about the principles of visual perception and camouflage through his theoretical work.
related: John Singer Sargent
30 artworks
Landscape at Fontainebleau Forest
1876
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Waterlilies
1884
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Townsend Bradley Martin
1919
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Roses
1890
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Portrait of Bessie Price
1897
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Oil Sketch of a Young Boy
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Water Lilies
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An Angel
1893
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Village Street, Dominica
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Winter Landscape
1902
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Portrait of a Woman
1888
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Virgin Enthroned
1891
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Brother and Sister
1889
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Pensive Model
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Still Life with Rhododendron
1886
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Portrait of a Lady
1902
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Blue Ribbon
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Autumn Landscape
1866
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Monadnock in Winter
1904
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Cornish Headlands
1898
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View to Monadnock
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Monadnock, Winter Sunrise
1919
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Seated Angel
1921
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Spring Hillside
1889
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My Children
1897
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Girl in Fur Hood (also Known as Head of a Woman with Fur Lined Hood)
1908
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Mother and Child
1887
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The Garden
1884
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Capri
1901
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A Virgin
1893
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