John Amory Codman

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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[]

  1. ^ Massachusetts Historical Society. "Karolik-Codman Family Papers, 1714-1964: Guide to the Collection". Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Bulletin of the New England Art Union, no. 1, 1852.
  3. ^ Boston Directory. 1852
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Karolik-Codman Family Papers". Massachusetts Historical Society. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  5. ^ "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[]

  • 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

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