Modern

Laura Wheeler Waring

Born 1880 Died 1948 Works span 1940–1948

Early Life and Education Born: May 16, 1887, Hartford, Connecticut Parents: Reverend Robert Foster Wheeler and Mary (née Freeman) Wheeler Family Background: Her mother was involved in anti-slavery activities. Education: Graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1906. Studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, graduating in 1914. Early Career: Began teaching part-time in Philadelphia while studying. Career a…

dated works

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1940

first work

1948

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Laura Wheeler Waring'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 Laura Wheeler Waring'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.

Laura Wheeler Waring

1880 – 1948

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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