Collection: Abbott Handerson Thayer

Abbott Handerson Thayer was an American painter, naturalist, and theorist, best known for his idealised depictions of women as angels and madonnas. His work, rich in symbolism and spirituality, often explored themes of innocence and beauty. Thayer’s passion for colour and nature led him to write Concealing Colouration in the Animal Kingdom (1909), a pioneering study that inspired modern camouflage techniques used in World War I. His contributions to both art and science have had a lasting influence.