19th Century
19th Century
hugh bolton jones
The Serene Vision of Hugh Bolton Jones In the golden age of American landscape painting, few artists captured the quiet respiration of the countryside with as much grace and sincerity as Hugh Bolton Jones. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1848, Jones emerged from a lineage of artistic talent, sharing a deep creative bond with his brother, Francis Coates Jones. His journey began within the hallowed halls of the Maryland Institute, where…
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1898
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through hugh bolton jones'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
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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
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