John Amory Codman
John Amory Codman (1824-1886) was an artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 19th century.[1] He was affiliated with the New England Art Union,[2] and kept a studio in Amory Hall in the 1850s.[3]
His wealth came from the Russian and China clipper trade. He married Martha Pickman Rogers (1829-1905) and their only surviving child was Martha Codman Karolik.[4] She was a major benefactor to the arts.[5][4]
References
- ^ Massachusetts Historical Society. "Karolik-Codman Family Papers, 1714-1964: Guide to the Collection". Retrieved May 8, 2010.
- ^ Bulletin of the New England Art Union, no. 1, 1852.
- ^ Boston Directory. 1852
- ^ a b "Karolik-Codman Family Papers". Massachusetts Historical Society. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Mrs. Karolik, 92, Art Patron, Dies. Newport Leader and Husband Gave $400,000 Collection of Americana Museum". New York Times. April 22, 1948.
Further reading
- Mr. Codman's will all right: a decision in favor of the interesting widow Kimball. Columbus Enquirer Sun. July 13, 1887.
Image gallery
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Squam Lake, New Hampshire, by J.A. Codman, 1848 -
New Hampshire lake scene, 19th century -
Harbor scene, by J.A. Codman, 1850s (courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) -
Marblehead Neck and Tinkers Island, Mass., 1850s -
Detail from advertisement for "Art Cabinet" travelling exhibition, including J.A. Codman, 19th century
External links
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- WorldCat. Codman, John Amory 1824-1886
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