Modern
Modern
Stanton Macdonald Wright
Early Life and Artistic Influences Stanton Macdonald-Wright (July 8, 1890 – August 22, 1973), was a pivotal American artist who fundamentally reshaped the landscape of modern art. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, his formative years were spent amidst the seaside charm of Santa Monica, California, where he absorbed artistic inspiration from his father’s hotel business and benefited from private painting lessons instilled by him. His b…
10
dated works
3
chapters
1914
first work
1962
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Stanton Macdonald Wright'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 Stanton Macdonald Wright'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.