19th Century

lewis l cross

Born 1864 Died 1951 Works span 1897–1950

Lewis Luman Cross: A Visionary of the American West Lewis Luman Cross (1864-1951) wasn’t merely a painter; he was a chronicler, an interpreter, and ultimately, a romantic visionary of the American West. Born in Tuscola County, Michigan, his life unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation, and his art became a poignant reflection of that transformation – a delicate balance between the rugged realities of frontier life a…

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1897

first work

1950

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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lewis l cross

1864 – 1951

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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