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lester george hornby

Born 1882 Died 1956 Works span 1918–1918

The Etched Chronicles of Lester George Hornby Lester George Hornby (1882–1956) remains a poignant figure in the tapestry of early 20th-century American art, an artist whose work serves as both a technical masterclass in printmaking and a visceral historical record. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, to a father who was himself a clergyman and an artist, Hornby’s creative sensibilities were nurtured within a domestic environment that value…

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1918

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1918

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through lester george hornby'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

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.

lester george hornby

1882 – 1956

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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