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Metadata
Catalog Number |
58.P.23 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Portrait of Isaac Minis Hays |
Artist |
Raditz, Lazar |
Date |
1917 |
Description |
Three-quarter length portrait of a seated figure with his body turned to his right and his head turned to his left with his head facing the viewer straight-on. Figure has a rosy complexion, white beard, bald with white hair at the back, and wears a black three-piece suit, white collar, and black cravat. Sitter has his left arm on an arm rest and his right arm resting upon a book on the table in front of him. Table has a red cloth and directly to his right hand are three inkwells with quills. A purple drape is visible on the left side of the painting. Inscribed at top: "Lazar Raditz / 1917". |
Label |
This is one of two portraits in the APS collection of Isaac Minis Hays by Lazar Raditz. Hays, a physician, editor, and librarian, edited the "American Journal of Medical Sciences" and published a calendar (detailed catalogue) of Benjamin Franklin's papers, as well as a chronology of Franklin's life. As secretary and librarian of the APS, Hays was instrumental in organizing the bicentennial of Franklin's birth in 1906. With national support, the bicentennial included political delegations, lectures, and a ceremony at Franklin's grave. Hays was also dean of the Wistar Association. In 1917, the Association commissioned this portrait to mark its centennial and the 21st year of Dr. Hays' leadership. Lazar Raditz, the artist, was a Russian-born painter who spent most of his career as a portraitist in Philadelphia. |
Medium |
Oil on canvas |
Dimensions |
H-51 W-44.5 inches |
Dimension Details |
Framed |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society. Gift of the Wistar Association, 14 April 1917. |
Search Terms |
20th century twentieth century painting scientist medicine physician academia |