Musée No:413.003 Size:A2 - 594mm x 420mm ’ Abbott Handerson Thayer’s reputation

’  Abbott Handerson Thayer’s reputation grew during the 1880s and he was considered one of the finest painters of the human figure

Date:1853 - 1896

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Sadly the panels deteriorated because of the moisture from the stone – it is thought that this may have led to what happened next

Artist: Henry Sandham

Musée No:413.003 Size:A2 - 594mm x 420mm ’ Abbott Handerson Thayer’s reputationOn The Water Artist: Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt Date: 1891 Edelfelt was one of the first Finnish artists to achieve international fame. He is known for his naturalistic and realist style of art with an eclectic wealth of subjects. He enjoyed considerable success in Paris, including a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889. He focused on history painting in the beginning of his career. He also painted portraits of many famous