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Thurston Thacher

active 1948 - 1953

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The image displays a young person standing next to a large, ornate vase filled with colorful flowers. The person has dark hair, rosy cheeks, and is wearing an elegant red outfit with a dark green cape. They have a large piece of jewelry on their chest and red footwear. The background features architectural elements and a large, flowing green drapery.
American 18th Century, Young Man on a Terrace, c. 1730, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.92

Young Man on a Terrace

American 18th Century · c. 1730 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.92

This painting shows the upper body of a man seated at a table. He is holding a quill over a sheet of paper, and his body is turned slightly to the right as he looks out at us. He has a fair complexion, large green eyes, a straight nose, and a neutral expression. He has dark, wavy hair, and is dressed in a formal black jacket with a white shirt underneath, a black bow tie, and a yellow waistcoat adorned with a gold-colored chain and a pin. On the brown table he sits behind, there is an ink pot with another quill in it, and a thick brown book partially covered by the paper he writes on. Behind his head are rolls of patterned fabric on shelves, along with several blue boxes. The walls are a dark green color, and on the right is a bright red curtain with a black pattern on the gold-fringed edges.
American 19th Century, Textile Merchant, c. 1840, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.81

Textile Merchant

American 19th Century · c. 1840 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.81

The image depicts a woman seated in a three-quarter view. She has light skin, delicate facial features with slightly arched eyebrows, and her hair is styled with prominent coils. She is holding a small red book, with her left hand resting against her face. She wears a dark gown with long sleeves, a lace collar, and lace cuffs. She also wears a black cap trimmed with lace and a ribbon in pink, blue, and yellow. The background is deep brown, and she is seated on a red velvet chair with gold studs along the edge.
Ammi Phillips, Jane Storm Teller, c. 1835, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.31

Jane Storm Teller

Ammi Phillips · c. 1835 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.31

This is a painting of three men standing closely together on a brown dirt path between two bodies of water. The men are walking towards us, looking at one another. The central figure has long hair, a mustache, and a beard, and is wearing a pink robe. To his left, a man with short brown hair wears a brown robe with a blue cloak, a cane at his side. To the right, a man with curly brown hair and a beard wears a brown cap and a light brown robe with a blue cloak. All three men have light skin and are barefoot. The path they walk on is lined by a dilapidated wooden fence, and behind them are tall trees and brown rocks. In the distance on the right, past the water, are pale green hills with red-roofed buildings under a cloudy sky.
American 18th Century, Christ on the Road to Emmaus, c. 1725/1730, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1966.13.6

Christ on the Road to Emmaus

American 18th Century · c. 1725/1730 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1966.13.6

The image shows two individuals near a well. One person is standing holding a pitcher in her right hand, while the other is seated on the well's edge. The standing woman has fair skin, a round face, long dark hair tied back, and is wearing a golden yellow dress with a blue underskirt and red shoes. The seated person has long dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a light blue robe. Above the well, there is a pulley with a rope. In the background, there are trees on either side, and in the distance, houses and rolling hills are visible under a blue sky with soft brushstrokes indicating distant clouds.
American 18th Century, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, c. 1720/1740, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.91

Christ and the Woman of Samaria

American 18th Century · c. 1720/1740 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.91

The image depicts the upper half of a seated man with fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair styled neatly, and a composed expression. He is dressed in a dark suit with a high-collared white shirt and a black cravat. The man's right arm rests on the chair's arm, while his left hand holds a quill pen. In the background, there is a stack of papers.
Ammi Phillips, Henry Teller, c. 1835, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.30

Henry Teller

Ammi Phillips · c. 1835 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.30

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is facing slightly to the left but gazing directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and short, wavy brown hair. His facial expression is composed and neutral. He is wearing a white collared shirt with a high, stiff black neckband, a creamy yellow waistcoat, and a dark formal jacket. In his right hand, he holds a paper titled "RELIGIOUS INTEL." The background is a deep plain brown color.
Ammi Phillips, Mr. Day, c. 1835, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.28

Mr. Day

Ammi Phillips · c. 1835 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.28

The image shows a portrait of a woman. She is seated with her body turned slightly to her left, her right arm resting on a reddish-brown plush armchair. Her face is turned towards the viewer, with calm blue eyes, a faint smile, and clearly defined features. Her hair is styled in elaborate curls framing her face, and she wears a white, lace-edged bonnet with a wide ribbon tied beneath her chin. She is dressed in a dark dress with a high neckline and wide, puffed sleeves. The background is a plain, dark color.
Ammi Phillips, Mrs. Day, c. 1835, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.29

Mrs. Day

Ammi Phillips · c. 1835 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1953.5.29

American 19th Century, Memorial to Nicholas M. S. Catlin, c. 1852, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1955.11.7

Memorial to Nicholas M. S. Catlin

American 19th Century · c. 1852 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1955.11.7

The image shows a man sitting in a portrait pose. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. His hair is styled neatly, and he has a fair complexion with an attentive expression. He is holding an open book of sheet music. The background includes a red curtain and a landscape with a river or lake, rocks, and greenery.
Erastus Salisbury Field, Man with a Tune Book: Possibly Mr. Cook, c. 1838, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1978.80.6

Man with a Tune Book: Possibly Mr. Cook

Erastus Salisbury Field · c. 1838 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1978.80.6