American, 1904–2006
Polly Thayer was an American painter known for her contributions to the field of modernist art. Born on December 30, 1904, in Boston, Massachusetts, she studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and later at the Art Students League in New York City. Thayer's career spanned several decades, during which she became recognized for her landscape and still life paintings, often characterized by a vibrant use of color and a focus on natural forms. Her work was influenced by her training in both traditional and modernist techniques, and she was associated with the Boston School of painting. Thayer's significance lies in her ability to blend realism with a modern sensibility, making her a notable figure in American art. She passed away on December 24, 2006, in Rockport, Massachusetts.
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