Angel

1887 · oil · Abbott Handerson Thayer

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Angel by Abbott Handerson Thayer, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Ramino Opaque White, bedroom
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Ramino Opaque White · Bedroom
Angel by Abbott Handerson Thayer, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, hallway
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Hallway
Angel by Abbott Handerson Thayer, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Ramino Satin Black, hotel guest room
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Ramino Satin Black · Hotel guest room
Angel

Story

A dark-haired young woman stands wrapped in a flowing white garment, set before broad wings rendered in soft earth tones, giving her the presence of a quiet angelic figure. The piece was painted in oil in 1887 and belongs to the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Its creator, Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849–1921), was an American painter and naturalist, also known for Stevenson Memorial and The Sisters.

Where it works

Pastel artwork suited to bedrooms and hallways, and to hotel guest rooms, in a vertical format.

CreatorAbbott Handerson Thayer
Year1887
Mediumoil
Original dimensions36.25 x 28.125 in.
SKUsaam0077_frgc_1620
Archive IDrs:100:59821