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James Castle
Early Life and Family Background James Castle was born on September 25, 1899, in the rural landscape of Garden Valley, Idaho. He was the fifth of seven surviving children born to Francis and Mary Nora Scanlon Castle. His early years were shaped by the quietude of a farming community, a setting that would later provide the primary subject matter for his visual observations. Born profoundly deaf, Castle navigated a world where conventio…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through James Castle'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 James Castle's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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