A little quiz
There is only one correct answer for each question.
Question 1:
What was the name of the prize awarded to Thayer's painting 'Circles' in 1929?
Question 2:
In which city did Thayer study at the studio of André Lhote?
Question 3:
Which event did Thayer witness in 1923 while traveling in the Far East?
Question 4:
What was the profession of Thayer's father, Ezra Ripley Thayer?
Question 5:
Which institution purchased 'My Childhood Trees' in 1940?
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Questions & Answers
Which event did Thayer witness in 1923 while traveling in the Far East?
The Great Kantō earthquake
What are other names Polly Thayer Starr is known by?
Polly Thayer, Polly Ethel Starr Thayer, Mrs. Polly Starr, Ethel Randolph Thayer, Ethel R. Thayer
What was the profession of Thayer's father, Ezra Ripley Thayer?
Attorney
Is Polly Thayer Starr's work still under copyright?
Yes, works by this artist are still under copyright.
What was the name of the prize awarded to Thayer's painting 'Circles' in 1929?
The Julius Hallgarten Prize
Which institution purchased 'My Childhood Trees' in 1940?
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
In which city did Thayer study at the studio of André Lhote?
Paris
How long did Polly Thayer Starr live?
102 years (1904–2006)
Where is Polly Thayer Starr from?
United States
How many of Polly Thayer Starr's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?
2