The Reverend Thaddeus Mason Harris

The Reverend Thaddeus Mason Harris (1768–1842) was an American clergyman and author, not primarily known as an artist. Born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Harris was a prominent Unitarian minister and served as the pastor of the First Parish in Dorchester for over four decades. While he did not belong to any specific art movement, his contributions to literature and botany were significant, particularly through his writings and sermons. Harris was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and contributed to the intellectual and cultural life of early 19th-century America. His notable works include "The Natural History of the Bible," which reflects his interest in the intersection of religion and natural science.