19th Century

Francis Hopkinson Smith

Born 1838 Died 1915 Works span 1877–1905

Francis Hopkinson Smith: A Renaissance Man of Victorian America Francis Hopkinson Smith (1838 – 1915) stands as a remarkable testament to the multifaceted brilliance of Victorian America—a sculptor, author, engineer, and storyteller who seamlessly blended artistic vision with practical accomplishment. Born into a lineage steeped in American history, his descent from Francis Hopkinskinson, one of the Founding Fathers, instilled within…

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1877

first work

1905

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Francis Hopkinson Smith'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 Francis Hopkinson Smith'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.

Francis Hopkinson Smith

1838 – 1915

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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