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Frog

Name Class Date

Abbott Handerson Thayer, Frog (1915). Public domain.

The facts

Artist
Abbott Handerson Thayer artsdot.com/en/artists/abbott-handerson-thayer/
Artist’s dates
1849 – 1921
Painted
1915
Original size
13 x 15 cm

In context

Frog — Abbott Handerson Thayer

How big is it?

The original measures 13 × 15 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

  1. 1840
  2. 1850
  3. 1860
  4. 1870
  5. 1880
  6. 1890
  7. 1900
  8. 1910
  9. 1920

Shaded: the lifetime of Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849–1921) ▲ this work, 1915

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Khaki #d2bf6f

    Catalogued palette

    • #D2BF6F
    • #8E592C
    • #E4D2AC
    • #BAA14B
    Palette
    Pastels The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Khaki
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Clear Color Presence How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Abbott Handerson Thayer

    Born in Boston, United States of America

    early life and training

    abbott handerson thayer, an american artist, was born in 1849 in boston, massachusetts. his early life was marked by a keen interest in art, leading him to pursue formal training at the bolestow (poland) school of art and later at the académie julian in paris.

    artistic career

    thayer's artistic career was characterized by his innovative approach to portraiture, landscapes, and still life. his work often featured a blend of realism and impressionism, reflecting the influences of his time. notable works include:

    the virgin (1890), a masterpiece showcasing thayer's skill in capturing light and texture.

    portrait of a young woman (1888), exemplifying his ability to convey depth and emotion through portraiture.

    landscape with figures (1895), highlighting his capacity to balance the serenity of nature with the dynamism of human figures.

    museum collections and legacy

    thayer's works are featured in several prominent museums, including:

    the museum art association of richmond (https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/a@d3c45v-the-museum-art-association-of-richmond-(richmond-united-states)), which houses several of his portraits.

    the cameron art museum (https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/a@d3cjkh-cameron-art-museum-(united-states)-a-hidden-gem-of-american-art), featuring his landscape and still life pieces.

    thayer's legacy extends beyond his art, influencing generations of american painters with his unique blend of traditional and innovative techniques.

    notable exhibitions and collections on AllPaintingsStore

    view abbott handerson thayer's artworks on AllPaintingsStore

    purchase museum reproductions of thayer's work

    abbott handerson thayer's life was a testament to the power of artistic innovation, leaving an indelible mark on american art history.

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Thayer, Abbott Handerson. Frog. 1915, https://artsdot.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-frog-AQUPY4-en/
    APA
    Thayer, Abbott Handerson (1915). Frog [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-frog-AQUPY4-en/
    Chicago
    Abbott Handerson Thayer. Frog. 1915. https://artsdot.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-frog-AQUPY4-en/
    Harvard
    Thayer, Abbott Handerson (1915) Frog. Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-frog-AQUPY4-en/

    Look closely

    Frog — Abbott Handerson Thayer

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Mother and Child, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. Abbott Handerson Thayer was about 66 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.