Subject: Painting, American

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 on canvas portrait of Isaac Moses (1743-1818), circa 1805, attributed to John Wesley Jarvis. The portrait depicts Moses in a seated pose, similar to another portrait in the Museum of the City of New York. Formerly part of the Gratz Collection in Canada and the Nathan Family Archive.