John Amory Codman

John Amory Codman (1824-1886) was an artist in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 19th century. He was affiliated with the New England Art Union, and kept a studio in Amory Hall in the 1850s.

His wealth came from the Russian and China clipper trade. He married Martha Pickman Rogers (1829-1905) and their only surviving child was Martha Codman Karolik. She was a major benefactor to the arts.

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  Squam Lake, New Hampshire, by J.A. Codman, 1848

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  New Hampshire lake scene, 19th century

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  Harbor scene, by J.A. Codman, 1850s (courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

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  Marblehead Neck and Tinkers Island, Mass., 1850s

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  Detail from advertisement for "Art Cabinet" travelling exhibition, including J.A. Codman, 19th century