19th Century

Alice Beckington

Born 1868 Died 1942 Works span 1898–1910

Alice Beckington: A Pioneer of Miniature Portraiture Alice Beckington (July 30, 1868 – January 4, 1942) stands as a remarkable figure in American art history—a woman artist who carved out a distinctive niche within the burgeoning artistic landscape of the early twentieth century. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, Beckington’s journey toward artistic mastery began with formal training at the Art Students League of New York under J. Carrol…

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1898

first work

1910

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Alice Beckington's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alice Beckington's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Alice Beckington

1868 – 1942

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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