Chapman Henry Hyams, Sr. (21 July 1838, in Charleston – 19 April 1923, in New York) was an American stockbroker, art collector, and philanthropist.

Family

On April 26, 1893, Hyams' son, Chapman Henry Hyams, Jr. married Violet Victoria Hildreth. Their wedding took place in New York City. On August 21, 1899, their son, Chapman Henry, 3rd, was born in New London, Connecticut.

New Orleans Museum of Art

When the New Orleans Museum of Art opened in 1911 Hyams loaned over 20 paintings for the opening, some of which were later donated outright.

Donated paintings

The donated paintings include the following: *''Woodland Scene'' by

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* '' Whisperings of Love (Les murmures de l'Amour)'' by William-Adolphe Bouguereau * ''The Snake Charmer'' (''Charmeur de Serpents'') by Jean-Léon Gérôme * ''Turkish Bashi Bazouk Mercenaries Playing Chess in a Market Place'' also by Gérôme * ''The Cardinal's Friendly Chat'' by Jehan Georges Vibert * ''Shrine of Venus'' by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Mausoleum

Hyams had a mausoleum built to house family remains in the Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, the marble statuary monument to his sisters based on

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''. Hyams was eventually interred in the family mausoleum himself. The mausoleum, designed by

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is in the style of a Greek temple with Ionic columns on all sides, and a pediment, with Hyams' name below. The interior is illuminated by four blue stained glass windows, with floral theme.

References

Businesspeople from New Orleans American stockbrokers American philanthropists 1838 births 1948 deaths American art collectors Burials at Metairie Cemetery {{US-business-bio-1860s-stub