Subject: American Painting

This pamphlet, printed by Garden and Thompson in Philadelphia in 1830, describes Benjamin West's painting, "Christ Rejected by the Jews." Authored by A. D. M'Quin, the pamphlet accompanied the painting's exhibition at Independence Hall. It provides a detailed account of the artwork, highlighting its artistic merits and theological significance. The pamphlet's purpose was to inform viewers about the painting and its context, thus enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the piece.

This catalog lists the paintings exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts on May 1, 1844. It notes Hyman Gratz as the Treasurer/Director of the Academy.

Oil on canvas painting titled "Barge Life, East River," created in 1928 by Albert Potter. Signed and dated by the artist. Considered his finest oil painting. Depicts the bustle of life on a coal barge on the East River. The painting is described as a wonderful three-tiered composition. Related artwork is noted as original drawing 1.214. Potter died from a fall from a bridge while painting. His most noted works are prints from the WPA era.

Pair of oil on canvas portraits of Moses Michael Hays (1739-1805) and Rachel Myer Hays (1738-1810). Attributed to Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828), circa 1790. Each portrait measures 25 x 20 inches. Moses Michael Hays was a prominent Jewish merchant, civic leader, philanthropist, and Freemason in Colonial and early Federalist America. He lived in New York, Boston, and Newport, Rhode Island. Rachel Myer Hays was the sister of New York silversmith Myer Myers (1723-1795). The portraits descended through the Hays family and were collected by circa 1840 Jewish settlers in Cincinnati, OH. The current heirs include the president of an international literary society.

Oil - ISAAC Moses (1743-1818) circa 1805... Attributed..John Wesley Jarvis NYC. A similar portrait done about 5 years later is in the Museum; of the City of NY. That portrait has him wearing a fur cap but in the same pose, clothes look; similar & same chair. Deborah Waters, Head of Collections at the MCNY has been to our home and; looked at our portrait. She easily concluded that they are both by Jarvis but ours is a younger; sitting by 5 years. Theirs does not have an original frame and has had serious restoration. The Moses family of New York has been a prominent Jewish family since the American Revolution. Isaac Moses (1742-1818). born in Giessen, Germany, moved to New York in 1764. In 1766 he became a “freeman” of New York City. He worked in his uncle, Hayman Levy's, mercantile firm until he established Isaac Moses and Company with two business partners in 1775. His firm supported the Revolutionary army by accepting $20,000 Continental paper dollars in exchange for $20,000 in hard currency, thereby financing the war effort. The firm also traded for military supplies internationally and sold guns and ammunition to the army. When the British occupied New York, Isaac Moses left for Philadelphia and ran the firm from there. In 1783 he returned to New York City and continued his commercial enterprises. Despite a bankruptcy in 1786, he was generally financially successful, establishing Isaac Moses and & Sons, an international trading company. He was also a major stockholder in the Bank of New York. He was one of the founders of the NY Stock Exchange. Isaac Moses was very involved in his community. He was a Mason in New York City's Union Lodge, and an important member of the New York City Chamber of Commerce. He was also president of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, and one of the principle organizers of the Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia. He married Reyna Levy in 1770. They had ten children together. FROM GRATZ COLLECTION IN CANADA..NATHAN FAMILY ARCHIVE