Modern

claggett wilson

Born 1887 Died 1952 Works span 1919–1935

A Witness to a Shattered World: The Life and Art of Claggett Wilson Claggett Wilson, born in 1887, emerged as a significant, though often overlooked, voice within the burgeoning American modernist movement. His life was inextricably linked to the seismic events of the early 20th century, most notably the First World War, which profoundly shaped his artistic vision and propelled him into the role of an official war artist. Unlike many…

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1919

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1935

last work

Chronological Journey

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Chapters — Career Periods

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claggett wilson

1887 – 1952

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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