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Modern
Charles Webster Hawthorne
A Luminist of the New England Coast Charles Webster Hawthorne, born in Lodi, Illinois, in 1872, stands as a pivotal figure in American art during a period defined by transition and burgeoning national identity. Though his earliest years unfolded inland, it was the rugged, windswept coastline of Maine—to which his parents returned shortly after his birth—that would indelibly shape his artistic vision. This profound connection to the se…
80
dated works
14
chapters
1890
first work
1929
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Webster Hawthorne'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Charles Webster Hawthorne'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.