19th Century
19th Century
David Howard Hitchcock
David Howard Hitchcock: A Life in Hawaiian Art Early Life and Family Background Born: May 15, 1861, in Hilo, Hawaii. His father, also named David Howard Hitchcock (1831–1899), was a lawyer and served in the legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He generally went by D. Howard Hitchcock to distinguish himself from his father. His mother was Almeda Eliza Widger (1828–1895). Hitchcock’s family had deep roots in Hawaii, with patern…
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1886
first work
1928
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through David Howard Hitchcock'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 David Howard Hitchcock'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.