Student Artwork Guide

Name Class Date

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

The facts

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

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Abbott Handerson Thayer died in 1921; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1991.

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?

first works
main years
late works

1840
1850
1860
1870
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1890
1900
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Row above: the year. Row below: the artist's age in that year.

Painted when the artist was 66. The artist lived to 72. 91 of the 105 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

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

First works: up to 1889 Main working years: 1889–1909 Late works: from 1909

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell.

Compare with

Mother and Child originaluniqueart.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-mother-and-child-8YDGYD-en/
Mrs. William F. Milton, 1881 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-mrs-william-f-milton-D2VM8B-en/
Girl in White (also known as Margaret Greene), 1888 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/abbott-handerson-thayer-girl-in-white-also-known-as-margaret-greene-8XXE2F-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Khaki #d2bf6f

Catalogued palette

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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.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Abbott Handerson Thayer over the last twelve months — 6 countries in all.

The ten leading countries

1 China 90.5%
2 United States of America 3.6%
3 Spain 2.4%
4 Brazil 1.2%
5 United Kingdom 1.2%
6 Malaysia 1.2%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 20 most looked-at works by Abbott Handerson Thayer

1 Caritas, (painting), 1895 5.9%
2 Girl in White (also known as Margaret Greene), 1888 3.5%
3 Frog, 1915 this painting 3.5%
4 Minerva in a Chariot, 1894 3.5%
5 Azores 3.5%
6 White Flamingoes, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, 1909 2.4%
7 Portrait of a Woman (also known as Miss Gertrude Bloede), 1881 2.4%
8 Male Wood Duck in a Forest Pool, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, 1909 2.4%
9 Peacock in the Woods, 1907 2.4%
10 Red Flamingoes, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom, 1909 2.4%
11 Red Flamingoes, 1905 2.4%
12 Lunar Caterpillar, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom 2.4%
13 The Garden, 1884 2.4%
14 Landscape at Fontainebleau Forest, 1876 2.4%
15 The Sky Simulated by Red Flamingoes, study for book Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom), (painting), 1909 2.4%
16 Winter Sunrise, Monadnock, (painting), 1917 2.4%
17 Tiger's Head, (painting), 1874 2.4%
18 Roses, 1890 1.2%
19 Girl Arranging Her Hair, 1918 1.2%
20 Male Wood Duck in a Forest Pool, 1905 1.2%

Together these works take 52.3% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 141 works by this artist, of which 61 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 3 of them, with 3.5% of that attention.

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

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

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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

The artist Abbott Handerson Thayer originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/abbott-handerson-thayer/
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Find this online

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Cite this artwork

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

Frog — Abbott Handerson Thayer

Look closely

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

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

Questions & Answers

How strong is the contrast in "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer?

"Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer shows a serene contrast between its light and dark areas.

How old was Abbott Handerson Thayer when creating "Frog" in 1915?

Abbott Handerson Thayer made "Frog" at the age of 66. The artist was born in 1849 and the work is dated 1915.

How do I preview a reproduction of "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer?

The Preview page of "Frog" lets you preview the artwork before ordering.

How can I view "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer as a slideshow?

A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer.

Which artist is "Frog" attributed to?

"Frog" was created by Abbott Handerson Thayer. The information on this page describes Abbott Handerson Thayer's original work.

What color saturation does "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer have?

The colors of "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer have a clear color presence saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What is the creation date of "Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer?

"Frog" by Abbott Handerson Thayer was created in 1915.