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Maynard Dixon
A Life Etched in the American West Maynard Dixon, born Lafayette Maynard Dixon on January 24, 1875, in Fresno, California, was more than just a painter of the American West; he *was* a chronicler of its spirit. His story is one deeply interwoven with the landscape and people that defined a nation’s evolving identity. Descended from Confederate aristocracy who sought new beginnings after the Civil War, Dixon inherited a complex heritag…
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dated works
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1932
first work
1944
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Maynard Dixon'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Maynard Dixon'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.