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mary mclellan hamilton

Born 1891 Died 1939 Works span 1926–1926

A Delicate Vision: The Life and Art of Mary McClellan Hamilton Mary McClellan Hamilton, born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1891, was an American artist whose watercolor paintings offer a poignant glimpse into the early 20th century—a time marked by both societal upheaval and a burgeoning appreciation for introspective beauty. Though her life was tragically cut short in 1939, Hamilton left behind a small but compelling body of work…

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1926

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1926

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through mary mclellan hamilton'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.

mary mclellan hamilton

1891 – 1939

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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