![]() ![]() In 1780 he was a private for a Berkshire, Massachusetts company during the war. Noah Harrison had been an 18-year-old drummer boy during the Revolutionary War in June and July 1777. She was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts on February 1, 1788. Hannah Harrison was one of three girls born to Noah B. She used impasto techniques to create texture within the drawings. Cohoon had a unique style that was more abstract, simple and personal. ![]() ![]() Uncommonly for Shaker gift drawings, she signed her drawings, so that the works have been attributed to her. She died in 1864 and was buried in the cemetery of the Hancock Church Family.Ĭohoon became a member of the Hancock Shaker Village and made "gift drawings" that recounted spiritual visitations received during the Era of Manifestations encountered by Shakers in the mid 19th century. Her works have become iconic of Shaker religious expression. During a time of revival known as the Era of Manifestations, she produced several drawings known as "gift drawings" - artistic works made through religious inspiration. She joined that community in 1817 at the age 29. Hannah Cohoon (Febru– January 7, 1864) was an American painter born in Williamstown, Massachusetts and a member of Hancock Shaker Village. Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts Unknown artist, Shaker gift drawing, mid 19th century Hannah Cohoon, Tree of Life or Blazing Tree, 1845 Hannah Cohoon, A Bower of Mulberry Trees, 1854 Hannah Cohoon, The Tree of Life, 1854 Hannah Cohoon, A Little Basket Full of Beautiful Apples, 1856 ![]()
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